Relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel is in the midst of his 17th season in MLB. Despite some inconsistent results, Kimbrel has found a new major league home. The Kansas City Royals are signing Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He put up a 5.33 ERA in 2024 over 57 appearances in 2024 and only saw 11 major league innings in 2025. At 49-70, the Royals aren't competing for a playoff spot, meaning the pressure will be off Kimbrel to immediately come in and be a true difference maker.