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Secures save against San Diego Kimbrel earned the save against the Padres on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Kimbrel was asked to protect a two-run lead, and he did so successfully without allowing any baserunners. The veteran threw nine of 14 pitches for strikes and fanned multiple batters for the sixth time in his past nine outings. Kimbrel finished June with a 2.70 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 10 innings during the month. He picked up four saves in five chances along with one win.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like Craig Kimbrel isn't working out Dodgers need to make a change at closer and right quick

JUNE 27, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Blown save, win over Atlanta Kimbrel (1-3) earned the win Sunday versus Atlanta. He allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in one inning.

Impact Kimbrel couldn't protect a one-run lead in the 10th inning, allowing a game-tying RBI single to Matt Olson. While that gave Kimbrel a blown save, the Dodgers pulled ahead in the 11th, and Brusdar Graterol was able to lock down the save. Through 24 innings, Kimbrel is 13-for-15 in saves with a 4.13 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB. He's struggling a bit, but given his experience as a closer, the Dodgers are likely to be patient with the veteran right-hander.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: After no-hitter, Astros seek series W vs Yanks

A day after Astros starter Cristian Javier and two relievers became the first pitchers in 19 years to hold the Yankees without a hit, José Urquidy tries to give Houston a four-game...

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers confirm top set-up reliever Hudson lost for season

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Daniel Hudson has been placed on the injury list with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament that ends his season

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 13th save Kimbrel gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 13th save of the season in a 4-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact The veteran closer hasn't been consistent lately, but he looked good against the club he broke into the majors with and for whom he posted one of most dominant runs ever by a reliever in the early 2010s. Kimbrel has only blown one save this season for the Dodgers despite a disappointing 4.30 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB through 23 innings.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report and Bullpen Depth Chart Craig Kimbrel is struggling, is his job up for grabs?

JUNE 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers mailbag: Addressing the back end of the bullpen Craig Kimbrel is still missing bats, but it just seems he has no idea where the ball is going of late.

JUNE 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers: Longtime LA Closer Reposts Hilarious Fan Photo After Sunday's Loss Kenley Jansen is well aware of Dodgers fans missing him this year. Especially after a blown Craig Kimbrel save.

JUNE 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: Dave Roberts Doubles Down on Craig Kimbrel Remaining LA's Closer Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has zero plans to replace Craig Kimbrel as LA’s closer at the moment.

JUNE 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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Continues to struggle Kimbrel (0-3) took the loss against Cleveland on Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two in one inning.

Impact Kimbrel entered the contest in the ninth inning with the score tied 3-3. He struck out the first batter he faced but then allowed a pair of hits and two walks (one intentional) to the next four batters. The Guardians added a sacrifice fly and netted two total runs in the inning on their way to victory. Kimbrel has been struggling for over a month, posting a 7.30 ERA and 1.86 WHIP while taking three losses and a blown save over his past 13 games. He does have seven saves and a massive 17.5 K/9 over 12.1 innings during that span, and his closer job is probably secure for the time being.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians rally in 9th for 5-3 victory over Dodgers

Andrés Giménez drove in the go-ahead run with the bases-loaded in the ninth inning, Oscar Gonzalez hit his first major league homer and scored the winning run, and the Cleveland Gu...

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flirts with danger in save Kimbrel allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Kimbrel has allowed runs in five of his last seven appearances, and he just avoided doing so Tuesday. He allowed a single to Mike Trout, a double to Shohei Ohtani and a walk to Matt Duffy to load the bases with one out before striking out Jared Walsh and Max Stassi. Despite another brush with danger, Kimbrel is now 12-for-13 in saves chances this season. He's added a 4.19 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 19.1 innings, but he lately looks much more like his shaky 2019 and 2020 form than the rebound to dominance he enjoyed last year.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Kershaw loses to Giants in return from month out

Clayton Kershaw gave up a go-ahead home run to Thairo Estrada in a two-run second inning as the three-time Cy Young Award winner returned from the injured list, and the San Francis...

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from paternity list Kimbrel (personal) was activated from the paternity list Friday.

Impact Kimbrel landed on the paternity list Tuesday and is back with the Dodgers after spending a few days with his family. The 34-year-old will reclaim the closer role from Daniel Hudson, who picked up one save during Kimbrel's absence.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1

Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Ch...

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers News: Craig Kimbrel On Paternity List, Phil Bickford Promoted Phil Bickford will be in the bullpen for the White Sox series while Craig Kimbrel has been placed on the paternity list.

JUNE 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mookie Betts, Dodgers' depth keep team rolling despite star struggles

Mookie Betts is back, but several other Dodgers stars have struggled, most notably ace Walker Buehler, Pedro Moura writes.

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Goes on paternity leave The Dodgers placed Kimbrel on the paternity list Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Phil Bickford was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Kimbrel's spot in the bullpen, but Daniel Hudson likely represents the top option for saves out of the Dodgers bullpen while the veteran closer is away from the team. According to MLB rules, players placed on the paternity list have to miss at least 1-to-3 games, so Kimbrel could sit out the Dodgers' entire three-game series with the White Sox that begins Tuesday.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-inning loss Kimbrel (0-2) took the loss during Sunday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Mets, allowing an unearned run on one hit with three strikeouts in two innings.

Impact Kimbrel tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning on 10 pitches but surrendered a leadoff double to J.D. Davis in the 10th that brought home placed runner Pete Alonso and stuck him with the loss. The outing was the 34-year-old's first of more than one inning, though his 19 pitches weren't excessive. The loss accentuates a rough five-game stretch that features six runs surrendered in six innings, two losses and one blown save.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets blow late lead but rally in 10th to beat Dodgers 5-4

JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We need him': How Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is trying to clean up his mechanics Craig Kimbrel is one of the greatest closers of all time, but he realizes he's having mechanical issues and Dodgers coaches are trying to fi...

JUNE 3, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Secures save Thursday Kimbrel picked up a save against the Mets on Thursday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Kimbrel had been struggling heading into Thursday, giving up at least one run in three straight outings and posting a 12.00 ERA over that stretch. He looked good against New York, however, needing only 12 pitches to set down the side in order. Kimbrel has recently been working on his mechanics, which may have contributed to the positive performance. The veteran closer has 11 saves in his first season with the Dodgers while posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 16 innings.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Addressing mechanics Manager Dave Roberts said Kimbrel is unavailable Wednesday against the Pirates while attempting to clean up some of his mechanics, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Kimbrel last pitched Monday and blew the save against the Pirates, and he's given up runs in each of his past three outings. The right-hander's delivery has become too rotational, according to Roberts, so the veteran closer is taking a couple days off in an attempt to right the ship. Kimbrel is expected back on the mound by at least Friday, so he could also be available for any potential save situation Thursday versus the Mets. Daniel Hudson is the likely bet to step in for a save chance Wednesday, should one arise.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE