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Craig Kimbrel Rumors: Nationals, Phillies, Braves Maintain Interest

After a mostly quiet offseason, All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel's market appears to be taking shape with three National League East teams reportedly interested in his services.

Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves each have some degree of interest in Kimbrel:

"But the Nats, according to major-league sources, maintain interest in signing free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel, a move that would cap off their efforts to construct a powerhouse bullpen and further escalate the competition in the NL East.

"The Braves also are exploring Kimbrel, who is entering his age 31 season, but reportedly only on a shorter deal.