Braves Call Up Kimbrel, Make Bullpen Roster Moves

After a ninth-inning collapse in which the Atlanta Braves' bullpen allowed seven runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks and lost 11-10, the team is calling up veteran closer Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett. Kimbrel, fifth all-time in MLB saves, has posted a 2.00 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 18 minor league innings this season and returns to Atlanta at age 37 after a stint with the Orioles. The Braves' bullpen has struggled, with key relievers including Raisel Iglesias and Scott Blewett contributing to blown leads and high ERAs. In addition to calling up Kimbrel, Atlanta designated Blewett for assignment and placed Daysbel Hernández on the injured list. The team hopes Kimbrel’s experience and track record, including multiple All-Star selections, can help stabilize their relief corps. Atlanta, now on a four-game losing streak, is searching for solutions to revive their postseason hopes.