Craig Kimbrel's stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise's career saves leader for assignment and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox.

The 37-year-old Kimbrel made only one appearance during his second stint with Atlanta. During Friday's eventual 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Kimbrel was summoned to pitch

Craig Kimbrel’s stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team 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.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants won their third consecutive games since Buster Posey’s roster shakeup, defeating the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, 5-4, as Tyler Fitzgerald scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on June 6, 2025 on ESPN.