Craig Kimbrel Designated for Assignment by Orioles Amid 2024 MLB Playoff Race

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The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have designated relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.

The 36-year-old Kimbrel went 7-5 with a 5.33 ERA and 23 saves over 57 games in 2024. He had a 2.10 ERA on July 7 but posted an 11.50 ERA in 19 games from July 14 to Sept. 17.

Kimbrel allowed nine earned runs over his final three appearances, including six in two-thirds of an inning in a 10-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.

The Orioles made the move amid their current bid for a playoff spot.

The 84-67 O's, who are 2-7 in their last nine contests, sit second in the AL East, four…