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The Orioles released Kimbrel on Tuesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. The 36-year-old was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week and will now officially exit the organization. Kimbrel was dominant at times this season as he racked up 23 saves in 29 opportunities, but he surrendered 23 earned runs in his last 19 appearances before Baltimore elected to move on. The right-hander finished with a 5.33 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 73:31 K:BB across 57 frames and may now find himself at a career crossroads.
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The Orioles designated Kimbrel for assignment Wednesday. Kimbrel had an excellent first half as the Orioles closer in posting a 2.80 ERA and 53:16 K:BB over 35.1 innings while notching 23 saves. He has cratered since the All-Star break, however, turning in a 10.59 ERA, 2.18 WHIP and 15 walks in 17 frames. Kimbrel was being used in a mop-up role this month, and in his most recent appearance Tuesday, he allowed six runs while recording just two outs. The 36-year-old will eventually be released, with the Orioles on the hook for what remains of his $13 million salary in 2024, as well as a $1 million buyout of his 2025 club option.
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Kimbrel (7-5) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one over one inning, taking the loss Saturday versus the Rockies. Kimbrel couldn't keep the game tied in the eighth inning in a contest that taxed the Orioles' bullpen following Dean Kremer's exit with a forearm injury. August saw Kimbrel receive little high-leverage work, but he still struggled with seven runs allowed and an 8:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings. He's now at a 4.07 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 67:26 K:BB through 48.2 innings this season. Kimbrel won't be challenging Seranthony Dominguez for the closer role any time soon, though the Orioles' bullpen has been shaky in general for much of the second half.
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Kimbrel (7-4) allowed two hits and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday over the Astros. Kimbrel was brought into a low-leverage spot with the Orioles trailing by three runs in the eighth inning. He danced around some danger and became the pitcher of record when Baltimore rallied for five runs in its half of the frame. This was Kimbrel's sixth scoreless outing in his last 13 appearances, a lengthy run of erratic form that has cost him the closer job, which is now occupied by Seranthony Dominguez. Kimbrel is at a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 66:26 K:BB with 23 saves, six blown saves and four holds through 46.2 innings, and given his recent struggles, it's unlikely he get a lot of high-leverage looks in the near future.
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Kimbrel (6-4) took the loss Sunday against Tampa Bay, allowing one run on no hits and three walks (one intentional) across one inning. He struck out two. Kimbrel entered Sunday's contest in the eighth inning with the score tied 1-1 but couldn't keep the Rays off the board, winding up with the loss. He struggled to find the strike zone early, walking leadoff hitter Brandon Lowe on six pitches and walking Christopher Morel on four pitches a batter later. Kimbrel couldn't hold either baserunner, with Lowe immediately taking second, before a double-steal left Morel and Lowe in scoring position. Looking for a double-play ball, Kimbrel intentionally walked Josh Lowe. However, Curtis Mead delivered the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly. Kimbrel has surrendered at least one run in four of his last seven appearances and hasn't generated a save since July 7. The Orioles have looked elsewhere during the ninth inning in the wake of the 36-year-old's inconsistency, as Seranthony Dominguez picked up the save Saturday even though Kimbrel hadn't pitched in three days.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BAL | 57 | 0 | 52.3 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 73 | 31 | 40 | 5.33 | 1.35 |
| 2023 | PHI | 71 | 0 | 69.0 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 94 | 28 | 44 | 3.26 | 1.04 |
| 2022 | LAD | 63 | 0 | 60.0 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 72 | 28 | 51 | 3.75 | 1.31 |
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| 9/17 | vs  |
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- | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 7.50 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 9/07 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 5.40 | 1 | 1 | 2.00 |
| 9/03 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 8/31 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 6.00 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 |
| 8/28 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8/23 | vs  |
1 | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |