Here’s the latest on Craig Kimbrel and the Cubs:
- Craig Kimbrel has been a key Cubs closer in recent seasons, but his status with the team has fluctuated due to injuries and roster moves. The most recent updates show him continuing to be involved with the Cubs’ bullpen in various capacities, including potential roles as closer when healthy.[3][5]
- In 2019 he initially joined the Cubs on a multi-year deal and drew attention for stabilizing the bullpen, though he later faced knee-related injury issues that placed him on the injured list.[4][5]
- More recently, there have been rumors and reporting around his performance and health status as the Cubs look to solidify their late-inning options, with the bullpen reshuffling as needed during the season.[2][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headline links or summarize today’s top Cubs-Kimbrel developments, and I can also set up a quick alert list for ongoing updates.
Sources:
- MLB Trade Rumors and MLB.com coverage of Kimbrel with the Cubs, including contract details and status.[1][6][3]
- Reports on knee inflammation and IL stints affecting Kimbrel’s availability.[5][2]
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Closer Craig Kimbrel was introduced by the Cubs on Friday and said he's not surprised it took so long for him to sign with a team this season.
www.espn.com3:54pm: Kimbrel is “no longer with” the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate, reports Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. Birch calls Kimbrel’s debut with the Cubs “imminent.” Like Wittenmyer, Birch suggests that Kimbrel is expected to be officially called up this week. … Cubs free-agent acquisition Craig Kimbrel is scheduled to join the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, tweets Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Since signing with his new club, Kimbrel had been working at the Cubs’ complex in Arizona, but will...
www.mlbtraderumors.comCloser Craig Kimbrel has compiled an impressive resume during his nine seasons in the big leagues, recording a microscopic 1.91 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP, 333 saves and a 14.7 K/9 rate. Below you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the right-hander.
www.mlb.comKimbrel is dealing with elbow inflammation
www.cbssports.comThe reliever reported feeling discomfort after pitching Saturday and an MRI revealed inflammation.
www.sportingnews.comCHICAGO -- Craig Kimbrel was firing baseballs into a net inside a barn on his property at one point during his offseason. A friend of his walked by and the pitcher invited him to stand next to the plate, giving Kimbrel the visual of a batter for his workout. The
www.mlb.comCubs' Craig Kimbrel: Nearing live batting practice
www.cbssports.comCubs place closer Craig Kimbrel on injured list with knee inflammation
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