Braves DFA Craig Kimbrel
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In a somewhat surprising move, Atlanta DFA'd veteran reliver Craig Kimbrel -- who had just been called up Friday -- in order to make room on the roster for Cox. The latter signed with Atlanta in early May after beginning the campaign in Kansas City's system.
The Atlanta Braves designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment, the club announced Saturday.Atlanta recalled left-hander Austin Cox in a corresponding roster move.Kimbrel made his first appearance of the season Friday in a 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants,