Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
The Atlanta Braves will be reuniting with a familiar face after signing reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league deal.
Braves, RHP Craig Kimbrel reportedly agree to Minor League deal, per multiple reports including https://t.co/Z3s2EphcSH‘s Mark Bowman.
Kimbrel, 5th on the all-time saves list with 440, pitched for the Braves from 2010-2014. pic.twitter.com/i8XYwDWFJw
— MLB (@MLB) March 18, 2025
It will be Kimbrel’s second stint with the Braves. He will begin the season in Triple-A Gwinnett but according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, he will likely join the bullpen at the major league level, where he will make $2M.
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With the signing of Jurickson Profar and a healthy Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II, the 2025 outfield may be one of the best in baseball.
MLB News:
Our 2025 NL East season preview continues with the Washington Nationals.
The 2025 season opened in Tokyo early Tuesday morning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1.
Alex Verdugo remains a free agent and reportedly has not gotten any offers this offseason.
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Alex Young could require Tommy John surgery, but he is headed for a second opinion prior to undergoing the knife.
The Texas Rangers signed left-hander Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal. In a corresponding move, the club transferred right-hander Jon Gray to the 60-day injured list.
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish may miss the start of the 2025 campaign due to elbow inflammation.