ESPN.com · Dec 6, 2023
Sources: Orioles, Craig Kimbrel agree on 1-year deal
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The Baltimore Orioles and veteran closer Craig Kimbrel have agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Baltimore has a need since All-Star closer Felix Bautista is likely out for the 2024 season after Tommy John surgery. He went on the injured list in August.
Kimbrel, 35, was one of the preeminent closers of the 2010s, making seven All-Star appearances and accumulating 332 saves -- at least 68 more than anybody else -- while pitching for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox from 2011 to 2018.