Yahoo! Sports · May 27, 2023
Craig Kimbrel becomes eighth MLB player with 400 saves
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Craig Kimbrel accepts congratulations after pitching the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves during a National League game on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Truist Park in Atlanta.Craig Kimbrel recorded the 400th save of his Major League career by working a scoreless bottom of the ninth in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a National League game on Friday night.
Kimbrel became the eighth player in Major League history with 400 saves, and he was third-fastest to reach the milestone. Kimbrel got his 400th save in his 730th game.
Mariano Rivera took 697 games and Trevor Hoffman needed 706 outings to reach 400 saves.