Craig Kimbrel #26
Kansas City Royals
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 0"/215
- Age: 38
- Craig Michael Kimbrel
- Status: Active
- Nickname: Dirty Craig
- Born: 5/28/1988 in Huntsville, AL
- Draft: 2008, Atlanta Braves, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 96
- College: Wallace State CC
- MLB Debut: 5/07/2010
- Relationship(s): brother of Matt Kimbrel
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 33 | 0-2 | 4.81 | 33.2 | 32 | 1.34 |
2024 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 169 | 9-9 | 2.08 | 195.0 | 298 | 1.10 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 884 | 56-50 | 2.67 | 855.1 | 1314 | 1.03 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 2 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MLB Career Stats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MLB Stats | 0 | 2 | 4.81 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33.2 | 32 | 1.34 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 9 | 9 | 2.08 | 169 | 2 | 59 | 195.0 | 298 | 1.10 |
| MLB Career Stats | 56 | 50 | 2.67 | 884 | 0 | 440 | 855.1 | 1314 | 1.03 |
- Next KC Game: 8-12 @ LAD
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 0 | 4.91 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1.50 |
| Last 15 Games | 0 | 0 | 4.02 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 1.15 |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 8/2 vs CWS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 7/30 vs TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7/28 vs TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Latest Transactions
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August 10, 2026 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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August 10, 2026 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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August 6, 2026 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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August 6, 2026 | Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Craig Kimbrel outright to Durham Bulls. |
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August 3, 2026 | Tampa Bay Rays designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment. |
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June 13, 2026 | Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 15-day injured list. |
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May 31, 2026 | Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 28, 2026. Right wrist strain. |
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May 26, 2026 | Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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May 25, 2026 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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May 24, 2026 | New York Mets sent RHP Craig Kimbrel outright to Syracuse Mets. |
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May 22, 2026 | New York Mets designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment. |
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April 16, 2026 | RHP Craig Kimbrel changed number to 46. |
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April 15, 2026 | RHP Craig Kimbrel changed number to 42. |
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April 11, 2026 | New York Mets selected the contract of RHP Craig Kimbrel from St. Lucie Mets. |
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April 8, 2026 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to St. Lucie Mets from Syracuse Mets. |
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March 27, 2026 | Syracuse Mets transferred RHP Craig Kimbrel to the Development List. |
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January 29, 2026 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to Syracuse Mets. |
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January 29, 2026 | New York Mets signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 2, 2025 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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August 22, 2025 | Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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August 21, 2025 | Round Rock Express released RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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June 12, 2025 | Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract. |
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June 12, 2025 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to Round Rock Express. |
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June 9, 2025 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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June 9, 2025 | Atlanta Braves sent RHP Craig Kimbrel outright to Gwinnett Stripers. |
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June 7, 2025 | Atlanta Braves designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment. |
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June 6, 2025 | Atlanta Braves selected the contract of RHP Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Stripers. |
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April 22, 2025 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Columbus Clingstones. |
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April 14, 2025 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to Columbus Clingstones. |
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March 18, 2025 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract. |
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March 18, 2025 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. |
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September 24, 2024 | Baltimore Orioles released RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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September 18, 2024 | Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment. |
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December 6, 2023 | Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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November 2, 2023 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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July 10, 2023 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to National League All-Stars. |
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January 4, 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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January 4, 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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November 6, 2022 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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October 16, 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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October 11, 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned RHP Craig Kimbrel to the minor leagues. |
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June 10, 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the paternity list. |
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June 7, 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the paternity list. |
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April 1, 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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April 1, 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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April 1, 2022 | Chicago White Sox traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles Dodgers for CF AJ Pollock. |
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July 30, 2021 | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Chicago White Sox for 2B Nick Madrigal and RHP Codi Heuer. |
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July 12, 2021 | RHP Craig Kimbrel assigned to National League All-Stars. |
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February 4, 2020 | P Craig Kimbrel changed number to 42. |
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February 4, 2020 | Craig Kimbrel changed number to 46. |
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February 4, 2020 | RHP Craig Kimbrel changed number to 46. |
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September 19, 2019 | Chicago Cubs activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 10-day injured list. |
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September 5, 2019 | Chicago Cubs placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 2, 2019. Right elbow inflammation. |
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August 18, 2019 | Chicago Cubs activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 10-day injured list. |
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August 5, 2019 | Chicago Cubs placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 4, 2019. Right knee inflammation. |
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June 27, 2019 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Craig Kimbrel from Iowa Cubs. |
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June 18, 2019 | Iowa Cubs activated RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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June 7, 2019 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel. |
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June 7, 2019 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Craig Kimbrel to Iowa Cubs. |
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October 29, 2018 | RHP Craig Kimbrel elected free agency. |
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August 1, 2016 | Boston Red Sox activated RHP Craig Kimbrel from the 15-day disabled list. |
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July 30, 2016 | Boston Red Sox sent RHP Craig Kimbrel on a rehab assignment to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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July 9, 2016 | Boston Red Sox placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 7, 2016. Left knee medial meniscus tear. |
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November 13, 2015 | San Diego Padres traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Boston Red Sox for 3B Carlos Asuaje, SS Javier Guerra, LHP Logan Allen and CF Manuel Margot. |
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April 5, 2015 | Atlanta Braves traded RHP Craig Kimbrel and Melvin Upton Jr. to San Diego Padres for CF Cameron Maybin, LF Carlos Quentin, LF Jordan Paroubeck and RHP Matt Wisler. |
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September 7, 2010 | Atlanta Braves recalled Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves. |
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August 29, 2010 | Atlanta Braves optioned Craig Kimbrel to Gwinnett Braves. |
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August 28, 2010 | Atlanta Braves reassigned RHP Craig Kimbrel to the minor leagues. |
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August 27, 2010 | Atlanta Braves recalled Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves. |
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June 22, 2010 | Atlanta Braves optioned Craig Kimbrel to Gwinnett Braves. |
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June 4, 2010 | Atlanta Braves recalled Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves. |
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May 22, 2010 | Atlanta Braves optioned Craig Kimbrel to Gwinnett Braves. |
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May 5, 2010 | Atlanta Braves selected the contract of Craig Kimbrel from Gwinnett Braves. |
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February 17, 2010 | Atlanta Braves invited non-roster RHP Craig Kimbrel to spring training. |
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September 2, 2009 | Craig Kimbrel assigned to Gwinnett Braves from Mississippi Braves. |
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July 31, 2009 | Craig Kimbrel assigned to Mississippi Braves from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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June 25, 2009 | Craig Kimbrel assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Rome Braves. |
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May 2, 2009 | Craig Kimbrel assigned to Rome Braves from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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Awards
AFL Rising Stars
| Year | ||
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| 2009 | Peoria Saguaros | AFL |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2010 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Rookie of the Month
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| 06/2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 08/2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2012 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2013 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2014 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2021 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
| 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies | NL |
DHL Delivery Man of the Month
| Month | ||
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| 08/2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 09/2012 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 08/2013 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Baseball America Major League All-Rookie Team
| Year | ||
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| 2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
MLB Players Choice NL Outstanding Rookie
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| 2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year
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| 2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Rookie of the Year - MLB.com Awards
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| 2011 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Relief Man Award
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| 2012 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
DHL Delivery Man of the Year
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| 2013 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Closer of the Year - MLB.com Awards
| Year | ||
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| 2013 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year
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| 2014 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Padres Darrel Akerfelds Bullpen Award
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| 2015 | San Diego Padres | NL |
AL All-Star
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| 2016 | Boston Red Sox | AL |
| 2017 | Boston Red Sox | AL |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | AL |
AL Reliever of the Month
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| 05/2017 | Boston Red Sox | AL |
Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year
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| 2017 | Boston Red Sox | AL |
World Series Championship
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| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | AL |
NL Reliever of the Month
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| 06/2023 | Philadelphia Phillies | NL |
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League Rankings
Games Played
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| 2023 | 71 | in NL |
| 2022 | 63 | in NL |
| 2017 | 67 | in AL |
| 2011 | 79 | in NL |