Kimbrel Joins Royals Bullpen | Kansas City Royals News

The Royals just pulled off a bullpen coup, signing veteran closer Craig Kimbrel to a Major League deal—ready to pitch as early as Monday. After being released by the Rays and becoming a free agent, Kimbrel brings elite resume: 440 saves (5th all-time), 2.67 ERA, 1300+ strikeouts, 9 All-Star nods, World Series champ, and Rookie of the Year. At 38, he’s now on his 12th team, with recent stats showing a drop in strikeouts and rise in walks—but he can still get outs. The Royals’ bullpen has struggled mightily this season, ranking among the worst in baseball, making Kimbrel’s experience a crucial upgrade. With Daniel Lynch IV moving to the rotation, the bullpen desperately needed veteran depth—and Kimbrel’s arrival could be the spark they’ve been waiting for. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e16111c32755f822