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Orioles Part Ways With Potential Future Hall-of-Famer Craig Kimbrel

The Baltimore Orioles designated veteran closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment after struggling for much of the season.
Orioles Part Ways With Potential Future Hall-of-Famer Craig Kimbrel
Pitcher Craig Kimbrel No. 46 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after being relieved in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., on Sept. 17, 2024. Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Todd Karpovich
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The Baltimore Orioles were hoping that Craig Kimbrel could recapture some of his former glory as a closer when they signed him to a $12 million contract before the 2024 season.

However, Kimbrel could not develop consistency for Baltimore, and he was designated for assignment on Wednesday, meaning he was immediately removed from the 40-man roster.
Todd Karpovich
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In addition to the Epoch Times, Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to the Associated Press, The Sporting News, Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, and Chicago Tribune. He is the author or co-author of six non-fiction books.