NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Baltimore Orioles added reliever Craig Kimbrel to their bullpen Wednesday on a one-year deal for $13 million, the staff introduced.
The deal agreed to on the ultimate day of winter conferences additionally consists of efficiency bonuses for the right-hander, who turns 36 in May. The Orioles will grow to be the eighth staff for Kimbrel, who spent this season with Philadelphia and earned his ninth All-Star nod.
The Orioles stated in a social media submit the deal features a membership choice for 2025. Kimbrel helps change Felix Bautista, who’s recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure, although Yennier Cano is an alternative choice as their nearer.
Kimbrel, who gained the 2018 World Series with Boston, pitched in 71 video games for the Phillies this season. It marked the second time in his profession he appeared in a minimum of 70 video games and the primary since 79 in 2011.
He was 8-6 this season with a 3.26 ERA and 23 saves serving to Philadelphia to the NL Championship Series earlier than dropping in seven. He struck out 94 over 69 innings pitched, his most since hanging out 100 in 2021 in stints with the Chicago Cubs and White Sox that season.
He had a 2.21 ERA over his last 57 appearances, and Kimbrel was even higher in September with a 1.50 ERA in 12 video games. He was 0-2 with three saves and a 6.00 ERA in seven playoff video games.
Kimbrel received a $10 million, one-year take care of Philadelphia coming off his contract with the Cubs price $58 million over 4 seasons, together with the choice yr in 2022, earlier than the deal was lowered by the pandemic.
