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Rays Designate Veteran Closer Kimbrel for Assignment
3 Aug
Summary
- Veteran pitcher Kimbrel was designated for assignment by the Rays.
- He posted a 3.86 ERA over 18.2 innings in 19 appearances.
- Kimbrel will now be placed on waivers by the team.
Craig Kimbrel's time with the Tampa Bay Rays has concluded as the team designated the veteran pitcher for assignment on Sunday. This move comes after a period where Kimbrel appeared in 19 games for the Rays, accumulating 18.2 innings pitched. His season statistics showed a 3.86 earned run average.
During his recent outing on Sunday, Kimbrel gave up two runs, one hit, and one walk while recording a single strikeout in one inning of work. The right-hander had joined the Rays on May 26. Following this designation, Kimbrel will now be placed on waivers.
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