Cubs' Craig Kimbrel: Nearing live batting practice
Cubs' Craig Kimbrel: Nearing live batting practice
www.cbssports.comCraig Kimbrel has been in the Cubs’ bullpen headlines recently due to an injury setback and roster moves, with the latest notable development being a knee inflammation that placed him on the injured list.
- Recent status: He reported knee discomfort after a recent outing, MRI confirmed inflammation, leading to a stint on the Cubs’ injured list and bullpen reshuffling. This reflects a continuing pattern of ups and downs for Kimbrel during his time with Chicago.[1]
- Next steps (context): The Cubs would need to cover saves and late-inning work while he’s sidelined, potentially turning to internal relievers or other acquisitions depending on how long the timeline for return extends.[1]
- Earlier and follow-up developments: Reports in 2023–2025 covered his signing with the Cubs and subsequent career trajectory, including prior trading discussions and later roster moves with other teams, but the most current and relevant item for “latest news about Kimbrel with the Cubs” centers on the knee inflammation IL stint.[3][8]
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- Example: Imagine the Cubs’ bullpen as a relay race; Kimbrel’s injury temporarily hands the baton to other relievers until he’s cleared to run again.
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest articles from a few up-to-date outlets and summarize any changes to his status or potential return date, with direct citations.