Craig Kimbrel Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/28/1988 (34)
- Experience
- 10
- College
- Wallace State CC (AL)
Craig Kimbrel Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Craig Kimbrel News
After the Philadelphia Phillies removed Corey Knebel from the closer's role in June, the ninth inning became a closer-by-committee situation, and 11 different relievers recorded a save in 2022, which was a franchise record. The Phillies signed active saves leader Craig Kimbrel to a $10 million deal just before Christmas, but all indications are that the team's closer-by-committee approach will continue in 2023. Kimbrel will not enter his first year with the team as the set closer. Instead, the Phillies plan for him to be one of many late-inning relievers that the team trusts, according to major-league sources. It's bad news for Kimbrel's fantasy value as a closer, as he'll likely be battling Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Alvarado for save chances. The 35-year-old Kimbrel was so bad in the second half of 2022 with the Dodgers that he was left off the playoff roster, so his fantasy stock takes another hit heading into next season.
Right-hander Craig Kimbrel and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal this past Friday. The Phillies have been one of the more active teams this offseason and have slowly pieced together a World Series-caliber squad. Philadelphia's acquisition of Kimbrel is certainly a step in the right direction. The 34-year-old spent his 2022 season with the Dodgers and posted a 3.75 ERA across 63 appearances. He collected 22 saves, with a 27.7 K% and 72 punchouts. His prime years may be in the past, but Kimbrel has some fuel left in the tank. The right-hander will have the first shot at cracking the team's closer role, but other competitors such as Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Alvarado could also see save opportunities.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel was not named as part of the team's roster for the National League Division Series on Tuesday. The veteran pitched to a 3.75 ERA and a 3.23 FIP in 60 regular season innings. He also logged 72 strikeouts to go along with 28 walks allowed. While Kimbrel registered 22 saves, he also was credited with five blown saves. The Dodgers will go with Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia, Tommy Kahnle, Chris Martin, Brusdar Graterol, and Yency Almonte in the bullpen against the San Diego Padres.
Batting Order
| 1 | Trea Turner |
| 2 | Kyle Schwarber |
| 3 | J.T. Realmuto |
| 4 | Darick Hall |
| 5 | Nick Castellanos |
| 6 | Bryson Stott |
| 7 | Alec Bohm |
| 8 | Jake Cave |
| 9 | Brandon Marsh |
Craig Kimbrel Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Trea Turner |
| 2 | Kyle Schwarber |
| 3 | J.T. Realmuto |
| 4 | Darick Hall |
| 5 | Nick Castellanos |
| 6 | Bryson Stott |
| 7 | Alec Bohm |
| 8 | Jake Cave |
| 9 | Brandon Marsh |
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel might not have as much save upside as he's had in years past. Joining the Phillies after spending the 2022 season in Los Angeles with the Dodgers, the veteran pitched to a 3.75 ERA, a 3.23 FIP, 72 strikeouts, 28 walks, 22 saves and a pair of holds in 60 innings for the National League West club. It was an up-and-down season on the mound for the veteran, who finished in the 74th percentile or better in K%, xBA, and whiff rate, but also finished in the 19th percentile or lower in barrel rate, hard-hit rate, walk rate, and chase rate. Kimbrel served as the Dodgers' primary closer at times, but he might not have as many ninth-inning chances this coming season. Philadelphia's bullpen is overflowing with ninth-inning options. There are incumbents Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Alvarado along with fellow offseason additions Gregory Soto and Matt Strahm. The number of late-inning options shouldn't hurt Kimbrel's value in saves+holds leagues too much, but it does significantly impact his 2023 fantasy ceiling if he's unable to close games on a regular basis.
