Even though the regular season is rapidly approaching, Craig Kimbrel is still languishing in MLB free agency. Where could he end up?
For the second consecutive offseason, MLB free agency has moved at a glacial pace. Some of the best players available did not receive contracts until later in offseason, with Manny Machado and Bryce Harper not signing until the beginning of March. While a few players have signed, some of the top names available at the start of the offseason have continued to languish without a contract.
One of those players is Craig Kimbrel. Easily the best reliever on the market, he is in the midst of what should be a Hall of Fame career. However, his reported demands to have the top contract of any closer in the history of the game, and his struggles in the 2018 postseason, Kimbrel has yet to receive a deal.
With the regular season beginning in just a couple of weeks, teams are starting to realize those weaknesses they may have. For teams with postseason aspirations and a questionable bullpen, Kimbrel may be the piece they need to reach the playoffs. Of course, that means that his asking price needs to be met.
Which teams would be the best fits for Craig Kimbrel? Let us take a look around the league and find out.