(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies might have enjoyed one of the final standout seasons in the career of a legendary big-league closer. Forbes Phillies Boss Reveals Luis Arraez Wasn’t His First Trade Deadline ChoiceFormer Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Craig Kimbrel Hits Free Agency After Latest Career Turn Few relievers in Major League Baseball history have built a resume quite like Craig Kimbrel’s. MORE FOR YOU “RHP Craig Kimbrel cleared waivers and will elect free agency,” the Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin reported . The move comes during a season in which Kimbrel's legendary career status was weighed against the realities of pitching in his late 30s. That stretch included stops with multiple playoff contenders, including his 2023 All-Star season with the Phillies.