Craig Kimbrel
RP - FA
2019 Outlook
Ownership
Eligibility
Expert Note
View More NotesAlthough still unsigned, it's safe to assume Kimbrel won't settle for a setup role. After all, no reliever in MLB history holsters a lower career FIP than his 1.96. Despite a concerning walk uptick (4.48 BB/9), he posted a 2.74 ERA with 96 strikeouts and 42 saves in 2018. Somewhat surprisingly, his ADP hasn't suffered from a disastrous postseason and drawn out free agency. That should change if he remains unsigned into spring training. The closer it gets to Opening Day, the higher the likelihood of a delayed or rusty start to the season.
Player News
View More NewsCraig Kimbrel extremely unlikely to re-sign with Boston
Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner said on Monday that it's "extremely unlikely" they re-sign Craig Kimbrel.
Fantasy Impact
It is still unknown on who wants to sign the elite closer as no one has really been interested in matching his demands. Assuming Kimbrel isn't playing for Boston in 2019 expect Matt Barnes or Ryan Brasier to takeover the closer role.
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #87 | #50 | #201 | 28 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #112 | #93 | #154 | 4 |
| G | GS | W | L | SV | BS | HD | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 64.5 | 38 | 19 | 7 | 28 | 101 | 2.65 | 1.03 |
Stats
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| Season | Team | GAMES | GS | W | L | SV | CG | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | ||||
| 2016 | BOS | 57 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 53 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 30 | 83 | 3.40 | 1.09 | ||||
| 2017 | BOS | 67 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 69 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 126 | 1.43 | 0.68 | ||||
| 2018 | BOS | 63 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 62.1 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 31 | 96 | 2.74 | 0.99 | ||||
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | DEC | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 30 | vs. NYY | W, 2-10 | - | 1.0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Wed, Sep 26 | vs. BAL | L, 10-3 | - | 0.1 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 108.00 | 9.00 |
| Fri, Sep 21 | @ CLE | W, 7-5 | SV | 1.0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Thu, Sep 20 | @ NYY | W, 11-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
Availability
 | Mike Clevinger SP-CLE recommended by 43% of experts |
 | Aroldis Chapman RP-NYY recommended by 43% of experts |
 | Blake Treinen RP-OAK recommended by 50% of experts |
 | Jose Berrios SP-MIN recommended by 33% of experts |
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| Chris Carson (SEA) | RB | |
| DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) | WR | |
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| JuJu Smith-Schuster (PIT) | WR | |
| Travis Kelce (KC) | TE | |
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| Ronald Acuna (ATL) | LF,CF | |
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| Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) | LF,RF | |
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| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | 1B | |
| Charlie Blackmon (COL) | CF | |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | 2B,3B | |
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| Corey Kluber (CLE) | SP | |
| Andrew Benintendi (BOS) | LF,CF | |
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| Jrue Holiday (NOR) | PG,SG |
| Rudy Gobert (UTH) | C | |
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| John Wall (WAS) | PG | |
| Kyle Lowry (TOR) | PG | |
| Khris Middleton (MIL) | SG,SF | |
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| Bradley Beal (WAS) | SG | |
| Kevin Love (CLE) | PF,C | |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | PF,C | |
| LaMarcus Aldridge (SAS) | PF,C |
