Braves Announce Major Roster Decision Amid Craig Kimbrel News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday’s game in San Francisco after suffering a brutal skid, having dropped five straight and nine of their last 11 games.

Braves claim Jose Ruiz off waivers from Phillies after Kimbrel move, as bullpen issues mount amid pressure on Brian Snitker.

Kimbrel was DFA'd on Saturday after making his season debut with the Atlanta Braves, he still became the first member of the Columbus Clingstones to make the majors.

The Craig Kimbrel return was as short-lived as one could imagine as the Atlanta Braves designated him for assignment after just one appearance.

After eking out just five runs across their first three games in June, the Braves' offense finally broke out, scoring five runs in the third inning and taking a 10-4 lead into the ninth inning on Thursday at Truist Park.

The Atlanta Braves decision to bring up Kimbrel looks great to start, but there's so much that still needs to be sorted out