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Craig Kimbrel
Craig Kimbrel
Kansas City Royals • Pitcher
Age 38 • 6' 0" • 215 lb
Bats: R • Throws: R
MLB Debut: 2010-05-07
Born: Huntsville , AL • USA
Draft: 2008
2026 Stats
W
0
L
2
ERA
6.00
WHIP
1.47
IP
15.0
SO
15
SV
0
HLD
1
G
14
GS
0
Career Stats
W
57
L
53
ERA
2.69
WHIP
1.04
IP
867.2
SO
1322
SV
441
HLD
32
G
897
GS
0
Year-by-Year Pitching
Year Team GGSIP WLSVSO ERAWHIPAwards
2010 ATL 21 — 20.2 4 — 1 40 0.44 1.21
2011 ATL 79 — 77.0 4 3 46 127 2.10 1.04 AS ROY
2012 ATL 63 — 62.2 3 1 42 116 1.01 0.65 AS
2013 ATL 68 — 67.0 4 3 50 98 1.21 0.88 AS
2014 ATL 63 — 61.2 — 3 47 95 1.61 0.91 AS
2015 SD 61 — 59.1 4 2 39 87 2.58 1.04
2016 BOS 57 — 53.0 2 6 31 83 3.40 1.09 AS
2017 BOS 67 — 69.0 5 — 35 126 1.43 0.68 AS
2018 BOS 63 — 62.1 5 1 42 96 2.74 0.99 AS WS
2019 CHC 23 — 20.2 — 4 13 30 6.53 1.60
2020 CHC 18 — 15.1 — 1 2 28 5.28 1.43
2021 Total 63 — 59.2 4 5 24 100 2.26 0.91 AS
2022 LAD 63 — 60.0 6 7 22 72 3.75 1.32
2023 PHI 71 — 69.0 8 6 23 94 3.26 1.04 AS
2024 BAL 57 — 52.1 7 5 23 73 5.33 1.36
2025 Total 14 — 12.0 — 1 — 17 2.25 1.42
2026 Total 46 — 46.0 1 5 1 40 4.50 1.35
Spring Training
Pitching
YearTeamGGSIPWLSVSOERAWHIP
2010 ATL 9—9.0 2—114 0.001.22
2011 ATL 13—12.1 1——15 2.921.14
2012 ATL 8—8.0 ———10 0.000.75
2013 ATL 8—8.0 ——17 5.631.63
2014 ATL 10—9.1 ——18 3.861.61
2015 ATL 6—6.0 1—18 1.500.83
2016 BOS 7—7.0 ———12 2.570.86
2017 BOS 7—7.0 ———5 6.430.86
2018 BOS 2—2.0 ———2 0.000.50
2020 CHC 4—3.2 11—7 7.362.18
2021 CHC 7—6.2 ———6 12.151.80
2022 Total 3—2.0 —1—4 36.004.00
2023 PHI 8—8.0 1——13 1.131.38
2024 BAL 6—6.0 1——8 7.501.67
2026 NYM 6—6.0 ———5 4.501.50
Postseason
Pitching
YearTeamGGSIPWLSVSOERAWHIP
2010 ATL 4—4.1 —1—7 2.080.46
2012 ATL 1—1.0 ———1 0.000.00
2013 ATL 1—1.1 ——12 0.001.50
2016 BOS 2—1.1 ———3 0.000.00
2017 BOS 2—2.0 ———2 4.502.50
2018 BOS 9—10.2 ——610 5.911.59
2020 CHC 1—1.1 ———2 0.001.50
2021 CWS 3—2.0 ———— 9.002.00
2023 PHI 7—6.0 —235 6.001.83
Game Logs
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Pitching
Date Opponent IP H R ER BB SO HR
2026-09-16 @ HOU 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2026-09-13 @ BOS 0.1 0 1 1 2 0 0
2026-09-09 vs AZ 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0
2026-09-07 vs AZ 1.0 5 5 4 1 1 0
2026-09-05 vs TOR 1.0 1 1 0 1 1 0
2026-09-03 vs MIA 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-09-02 vs MIA 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2026-08-29 @ CLE 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-08-22 vs DET 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0
2026-08-20 vs ATH 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-08-19 vs ATH 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-08-15 @ LAA 1.1 1 0 0 0 0 0
2026-08-12 @ LAD 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2026-08-02 vs CWS 1.0 1 2 2 2 1 0
2026-07-30 vs TEX 0.2 1 0 0 1 1 0
2026-07-28 vs TEX 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0
2026-07-21 @ TOR 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-07-19 @ BOS 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2026-07-17 @ BOS 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2026-07-12 vs SEA 1.2 2 1 1 1 2 0
2026-07-09 vs NYY 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0
2026-07-05 @ HOU 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2026-07-04 @ HOU 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0
2026-06-30 @ KC 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-06-28 vs AZ 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-06-26 vs AZ 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2026-06-25 vs KC 1.0 1 2 2 1 2 1
2026-06-22 vs KC 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-06-20 vs WSH 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-06-14 @ LAA 0.1 0 0 0 2 0 0
2026-06-13 @ LAA 0.2 2 1 1 0 1 0
2026-05-26 @ BAL 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0
2026-05-20 @ WSH 2.2 2 2 2 0 2 1
2026-05-18 @ WSH 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 0
2026-05-15 vs NYY 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 1
2026-05-14 vs DET 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-05-09 @ AZ 1.0 0 0 0 2 1 0
2026-05-07 @ COL 1.0 3 4 4 1 2 1
2026-05-04 @ COL 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2026-05-02 @ LAA 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0
2026-04-28 vs WSH 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2026-04-23 vs MIN 0.2 2 3 3 1 1 0
2026-04-19 @ CHC 0.2 0 1 0 0 1 0
2026-04-18 @ CHC 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0
2026-04-13 @ LAD 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2026-04-11 vs ATH 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Transactions
Entire history • newest first.
2026-09-29
Kansas City Royals activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the bereavement list.
2026-09-19
Kansas City Royals placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the bereavement list.
2026-08-10
Kansas City Royals activated RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2026-08-10
Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2026-08-06
Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Craig Kimbrel outright to Durham Bulls.
2026-08-03
Tampa Bay Rays designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
2026-06-13
Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 15-day injured list.
2026-05-31
Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 28, 2026. Right wrist strain.
2026-05-26
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2026-05-24
New York Mets sent RHP Craig Kimbrel outright to Syracuse Mets.
2026-05-22
New York Mets designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
2026-04-16
RHP Craig Kimbrel changed number to 46.
2026-04-15
RHP Craig Kimbrel changed number to 42.
2026-04-11
New York Mets selected the contract of RHP Craig Kimbrel from St. Lucie Mets.
2026-01-29
New York Mets signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2025-11-02
RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency.
2025-08-22
Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2025-06-12
Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract.
2025-06-09
Atlanta Braves sent RHP Craig Kimbrel outright to Gwinnett Stripers.
2025-06-07
Atlanta Braves designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
2025-06-06
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of RHP Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Stripers.
2025-03-18
Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract.
2024-09-24
Baltimore Orioles released RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2024-09-18
Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
2023-12-06
Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2023-11-02
RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency.
2023-07-10
RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to National League All-Stars.
2023-01-04
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2023-01-04
Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2022-11-06
RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency.
2022-10-16
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2022-10-11
Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned RHP Craig Kimbrel to the minor leagues.
2022-06-10
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the paternity list.
2022-06-07
Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the paternity list.
2022-04-01
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2022-04-01
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2022-04-01
Chicago White Sox traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles Dodgers for CF AJ Pollock.
2021-07-30
Chicago Cubs traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Chicago White Sox for 2B Nick Madrigal and RHP Codi Heuer.
2021-07-12
RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to National League All-Stars.
2020-02-04
RHP Craig Kimbrel changed number to 46.
2020-02-04
P Craig Kimbrel changed number to 42.
2020-02-04
Craig Kimbrel changed number to 46.
2019-09-19
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 10-day injured list.
2019-09-05
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 2, 2019. Right elbow inflammation.
2019-08-18
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 10-day injured list.
2019-08-05
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 4, 2019. Right knee inflammation.
2019-06-27
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Craig Kimbrel from Iowa Cubs.
2019-06-07
Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.
2019-06-07
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Craig Kimbrel to Iowa Cubs.
2018-10-29
RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency.
2016-08-01
Boston Red Sox activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 15-day disabled list.
2016-07-30
Boston Red Sox sent RHP Craig Kimbrel on a rehab assignment to Pawtucket Red Sox.
2016-07-09
Boston Red Sox placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 7, 2016. Left knee medial meniscus tear.
2015-11-13
San Diego Padres traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Boston Red Sox for 3B Carlos Asuaje, SS Javier Guerra, LHP Logan Allen and CF Manuel Margot.
2015-04-05
Atlanta Braves traded RHP Craig Kimbrel and Melvin Upton Jr. to San Diego Padres for CF Cameron Maybin, LF Carlos Quentin, LF Jordan Paroubeck and RHP Matt Wisler.
2010-09-07
Atlanta Braves recalled Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves.
2010-08-29
Atlanta Braves optioned Craig Kimbrel to Gwinnett Braves.
2010-08-28
Atlanta Braves reassigned RHP Craig Kimbrel to the minor leagues.
2010-08-27
Atlanta Braves recalled Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves.
2010-06-22
Atlanta Braves optioned Craig Kimbrel to Gwinnett Braves.
2010-06-04
Atlanta Braves recalled Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves.
2010-05-22
Atlanta Braves optioned Craig Kimbrel to Gwinnett Braves.
2010-05-05
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves.
2010-02-17
Atlanta Braves invited non-roster RHP Craig Kimbrel to spring training.
Scouting Report
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Pitch N Use% Velo HB IVB Spin xwOBA Whiff% Zone% Chase% BNStuff+ BNCtrl+
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Zone: left -0.7083 / right 0.7083 • bot 1.595 / top 3.394 • Domain: X [-2,2], Z [0,5]
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