Craig Kimbrel is returning to the Major Leagues, signing with the Kansas City Royals, marking his 12th MLB team. The 38-year-old right-hander made 33 appearances this season with the Mets and Rays, posting a combined ERA of 4.78. Once a dominant closer with 440 career saves, Kimbrel aims to revive his career with the struggling Royals, who are currently 10.5 games out of playoff contention. He has previously won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2018 and reached the NLCS with the Phillies in 2023.
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