What happened to Craig Kimbrel? Why Rays placed ex-Mets closer on injured list

Rays place just-signed reliever Craig Kimbrel on IL, call up Cam Booser

Kimbrel is dealing with soreness and swelling in his wrist. Booser says he considers his promotion a blessing, given all he has overcome.

Rays place former Red Sox World Series champion on IL after 1 game

Craig Kimbrel landed on the 15-day injured list just five days after signing with the Rays.

What happened to Craig Kimbrel? Why Rays placed ex-Mets closer on injured list

This is an unfortunate loss for the Rays.

Things Go South Quickly for Craig Kimbrel Following Rays Debut

The Tampa Bay Rays were hoping veteran closer Craig Kimbrel could provide an experienced arm for their bullpen down the stretch of the season. Instead, they’ll have to wait. Just days after joining the organization and making his debut in a Rays uniform, Kimbrel has landed on the injured list. The Rays announced Sunday that the veteran reliever has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right wrist strain, temporarily putting his Tampa Bay tenure o…

Craig Kimbrel’s Rays stint takes an unfortunate turn after just one appearance

Aug 23, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) reacts as he leaves the field after giving up the winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays on a wild pitch in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a little longer before they can send veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel back to the mound. After just one appearance with Tampa Bay,…