Those two teams are the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics. Craig Kimbrel ’s days of aggressive, even willy-nilly usage, are over. Would be a natural fit, but according to ESPN’s Buster Olney, two other playoff contenders have more of a shot of plying Kimbrel away from the Cubs. But its high time that the 30-year-old starts to be regarded as a. The White Sox have acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs in exchange for second baseman Nick Madrigal and right-hander Codi Heuer, sources told ESPN. In such a scenario, Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel One person who isnt quite thought of in the same light as those all-timers is the Red Sox current closer, Craig Kimbrel. While Matt Barnes is having an All-Star season as the Boston Red Sox closer, could the team look to bring back a former closer as his setup man? MLB Trade talk: Red Sox out of Craig Kimbrel sweepstakes? The key for now is preventing any setbacks in his road back to a Major League mound. Since then, there has also been talk about Sale potentially transforming into a closer. But that doesn’t mean the Red Sox need Kimbrel. While Chris Sale is not expected to come back as a dominant pitcher this season, his availability would still be a dramatic boost for the pitching staff, adding depth at the backend of the rotation and perhaps offering some bullpen help.ĭuring the 2018 World Series, Sale pitched the final inning as the Red Sox went on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers. By Matt McCarthy, Craig Kimbrel still needs a job and the Red Sox still need a closer. The Red Sox assume 25 million remaining on Kimbrels contract in their first. Red Sox Rumors: Any shot at Shohei Ohtani means winning in 2023 BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres for four prospects.Red Sox Buzz: Alex Verdugo’s contract year of extended value.Boston Red Sox Rumors: Shane Bieber an arm Chaim Bloom must target.MLB Rumors: Red Sox acquire a couple of pitchers for bullpen depth.Boston Red Sox Rumors: 3 starting pitchers to target via trade.
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