Astros to sign 9-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel: Sources | NYGazet

Kimbrel’s 440 career saves trail only Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen for the most by any active reliever.

BALTIMORE — The Houston Astros are in agreement with nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel on a major-league contract, league sources told The Athletic on Thursday, adding veteran depth to a bullpen in need of it. Kimbrel, 37, has not pitched in a ... [2368 chars]