SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CRAIG KIMBREL #46 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
7-5 W-L •
1.36 WHIP •
5.33 ERA
7-5 W-L
1.36 WHIP
5.33 ERA
Amid the losing, Cubs trying to win their side of Craig Kimbrel trade by threading the needle with Codi Heuer, Nick Madrigal It's too early to declare a winner in the Kimbrel trade, but the Cubs hope to get significant contributions from Madrigal and Heuer in 2022.
Blows save, earns win Kimbrel (4-4) allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two in the ninth inning to earn the win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Impact Kimbrel was called upon to close the game out rather than Liam Hendriks and could not get the job done. He allowed a leadoff double before eventually walking two batters to load the bases. The Red sox would end up tying the game at one apiece on a sacrifice fly by Alex Verdugo before Kimbrel punched out Bobby Dalbec to get out of the inning. Fortunately, the White Sox would end up walking it off in the bottom half of the frame to give Kimbrel the win. The 33-year-old has now blown back-to-back save chances but still owns a solid 2.18 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 91:20 K:BB over 53.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Earns win Saturday Kimbrel (3-4) worked around one hit and struck out three over a scoreless seventh inning to pick up the win over Kansas City on Saturday.
Impact Kimbrel came on the seventh inning because that's where a potential threat loomed. Salvador Perez, who had homered twice already, was due up fourth, and manager Tony La Russa wanted Kimbrel to face him if a runner got on. After fanning the first two batters, Nicky Lopez singled to left on a check swing, bringing Perez to the plate. Kimbrel threw one fastball among the five pitches thrown, none in the strike zone, and got Perez to chase three of them. It was just the second time all season that Kimbrel has pitched the seventh inning.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Singer scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Chicago
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Likely available Friday Kimbrel (undisclosed) will likely be available for Friday's game against the Royals, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Kimbrel wasn't available for Wednesday's win over the Pirates due to an undisclosed physical issue, but manager Tony La Russa said the right-hander would likely receive the save opportunity if necessary Friday. Across his last five appearances, the 33-year-old has allowed five runs in 4.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Wednesday Manager Tony La Russa said Kimbrel was unavailable for Wednesday's win over the Pirates due to an unspecified physical issue, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact La Russa specified that it's not an arm injury, and it appears to be a minor concern since Kimbrel is expected to be available for Friday's series opener in Kansas City. Liam Hendriks was called upon for a five-out save Wednesday with Kimbrel unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pitches clean inning Kimbrel tossed a clean eighth inning, allowing no baserunners while striking out one in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Impact The 33-year-old was able to pick up a hold and avoid giving up any runs in the contest, something he'd only done twice in his previous six outings. He has struggled since joining the White Sox at the trade deadline, surrendering nine earned runs in 11.1 innings pitched after he had only given up a total of two earned runs in 37.2 innings for the Cubs prior to getting dealt. Some of his struggles can likely be attributed to his new role as a setup man, which he is unfamiliar with.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Picks up save Kimbrel allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn save Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Kimbrel returned to the closer role, with Liam Hendriks likely unavailable for the game after throwing 39 pitches Tuesday. Kimbrel took advantage of the opportunity, as the only baserunner he allowed came on a two-out single. He now has 24 saves on the season, though this was his first since joining the White Sox. Kimbrel will likely return to a setup role moving forward, though Hendriks has a 7.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP -- albeit with a 17:2 K:BB -- across nine innings in August.
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