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According to Jeff Passan, Craig Kimbrel has signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Philadelphia Phils.
Kimbrel will be going to Philadelphia to be with his former boss. Kimbrel spent three seasons in Boston from 2016 to '18.
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Kimbrel has been on the move a lot in recent years, spending last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his sixth different organization.
After signing a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, Kimbrel was traded to the Chicago WhiteSox in 2021.
The veteran has had a problem with consistency. He made 39 appearances with the Cubs and had a 0.49 earned run average.
✨ Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content During his prime, the eight-time All-Star was one of the best closers in baseball, posting a 1.43 earned run average over five seasons with the Atlanta Braves.
Kimbrel has a long history of success and could be a good addition to the team.
Does his up-and-down play make him a trustworthy option in high-leverage situations?
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