Braves Announce Major Roster Decision Amid Craig Kimbrel News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday’s game in San Francisco after suffering a brutal skid, having dropped five straight and nine of their last 11 games.

It’s one and done for Craig Kimbrel. The reliever and nine-time All-Star was designated for assignment in an abrupt decision by the Braves on Saturday, which is one outing and one day after Kimbrel was called up from the minors. On Friday night, the 37-year-old made his season debut in Atlanta’s 5-4 loss to the Giants.

The Atlanta Braves have designated for assignment closer Craig Kimbrel, whom the organization called up yesterday. Kimbrel, 37, appeared in Atlanta's 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, pitching one inning,