Kimbrel spent the 2024 season with the Orioles after signing a one-year, $13 million deal, going 7-5 with a 5.33 ERA and 23 saves as the replacement for injured closer Félix Bautista before being cut in September.

The Atlanta Braves appear to be cutting ties with the 37-year-old just one day after his return to the big leagues.

The Atlanta Braves have designated for assignment closer Craig Kimbrel, whom the organization called up yesterday. Kimbrel, 37, appeared in Atlanta's 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, pitching one inning,