The Baltimore Orioles have made a significant decision regarding Craig Kimbrel, their former closer. Kimbrel was designated for assignment by the team after struggling in recent games. In his latest appearance against the San Francisco Giants, Kimbrel gave up six runs on three hits in less than an inning of relief, leading to a 10-0 loss for Baltimore. Over the last month, Kimbrel has recorded a 13.94 ERA in his past 11 outings. This season, his first with the Orioles, Kimbrel has a 5.33 ERA and has blown six saves. He was replaced as the closer in May due to his performance issues.
The Orioles, who are currently four games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East and have lost eight of their last 11 games, took action by recalling right-hander Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Kimbrel on the roster. This move signals a potential end to Kimbrel’s time with Baltimore as the team looks to improve its performance and standings in the league.