PT TODAY: Kimbrel inks deal to close in BAL
Dec 7 2023
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NEWS Baltimore signed RHP Craig Kimbrel to a one-year contract with a team option for a second year.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Baltimore agreed to terms with the veteran closer Kimbrel on Wednesday. Following the signing, Baltimore GM Mike Elias confirmed to reporters that the team intends to use Kimbrel as its primary closer in 2024, replacing Félix Bautista, who will miss the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in October. Kimbrel receiving the bulk of save opportunities would allow Yennier Canó to return to the high-leverage setup role that he thrived in during the 2023 season. Besides Kimbrel and Canó, other pitchers likely to factor into the late-inning mix include Danny Coulombe and
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