Kimbrel to be ready even if he can't rejoin camp

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that closer Craig Kimbrel will be ready physically for the start of the regular season regardless of whether he makes it back to Spring Training.

Kimbrel has been in Boston for more than two weeks to be with his daughter Lydia Joy, who underwent heart surgery.

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The most important news is that Lydia, who was born with a heart defect, is making improvement.

"Yes, things are getting better," Cora said. "We're still waiting, but obviously, it's about Lydia. If she keeps improving, they'll make a decision as a family. Whatever they decide, we'll agree with. If he has to stay up there, he stays. If he comes down, he…