The Atlanta Braves signed Craig Kimbrel to a minor league deal late in spring training, and last week, they called him up to the big leagues. Kimbrel tossed a scoreless inning, but less than 24 hours later, he was designated for assignment.
It was a puzzling decision considering what he's meant to this franchise and due to the fact that the Braves' bullpen has been far from elite. Many were left scratching their heads, and that included a lot of players in the locker room in Triple-A Gwinnett, where Kimbrel was pitching before being promoted.