Baltimore Orioles agree to one-year deal with All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal with All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel, the team announced on Wednesday.

Ken Rosenthal, of the Athletic, reports the deal is for $13 million.

Kimbrel will fill a role in the back of the Orioles' bullpen. Closer Felix Bautista will miss the 2024 season after he underwent Tommy John Surgery.

Kimbrel was an All-Star with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023. He posted am 8-6 record with a 3.26 ERA and 23 saves.

The nine-time MLB All-Star has 417 career saves.

Kimbrel, 35, won the 2018 World Series with the Boston Red Sox.