Kimbrel’s out, Pollock’s in.Well, the time has come. The Chicago White Sox have officially traded away right-handed pitcher/disappointment Craig Kimbrel for outfielder AJ Pollock from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Finally, the passionate Kimbrel discourse of Chicago can rest.
The White Sox acquired Kimbrel from the Chicago Cubs on July 30, 2021. The trade saw them send away both second baseman Nick Madrigal and pitcher Codi Heuer, so Kimbrel came in with high expectations resting on his shoulders. Unfortunately, the trade did not end up paying off for the White Sox, and Kimbrel quickly became dead weight in the bullpen. Although he pitched a shutdown inning in each of his first two appearances…
