Braves’ all-time saves leader Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment 1 day after getting promoted

SAN FRANCISCO AP Craig Kimbrel s stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the organization designated the franchise s career saves leader for assignment Saturday and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox The Braves had selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night Kimbrel pitched a scoreless seventh inning in the Braves - loss in innings Kimbrel had been called up from the minors a day after Atlanta blew a - ninth-inning lead against Arizona and lost - the first time the Braves lost a contest after leading by at least six runs in the ninth since Kimbrel spent his first five seasons in the big leagues with Atlanta leading the league in saves each year from - His saves are the greater part ever for a Braves pitcher He was traded to San Diego before the season opener and he has pitched for several teams since He was with Baltimore last season AP MLB https apnews com hub MLB Source