Braves Bring Back Franchise Legend on Minor-League Deal: Report
The Atlanta Braves are bolstering their bullpen with one of the top relief pitchers in the franchise's history.
www.si.comHere’s the latest on Craig Kimbrel’s stance as of now.
- In June 2025, reports indicated Kimbrel was DFA’d by the Braves after a brief return, signaling a shift in his role and team status at that time. This suggests his stance during that period was open to free agency and pursuing another opportunity rather than remaining on the Braves roster.[4]
- Later in 2025 and into 2026, multiple outlets tracked Kimbrel signing with different teams, including a move to a World Series contender and a subsequent signing with the Houston Astros in August 2025, indicating his stance remained that of seeking opportunities with teams where he could contribute, rather than retirement or long-term free agency stalemate.[1][3][10]
- Throughout these updates, Kimbrel has consistently positioned himself to return to major-league play, often moving quickly after releases or minor-league stints to secure MLB contracts with new clubs.[3][5][1]
If you want, I can pull the most current sources (today’s date) and provide a tightly cited summary with links. I can also tailor the focus (e.g., contract terms, team by team timeline, or performance context) if you specify what aspects of his stance you care about.