Craig Kimbrel's time with the Baltimore Orioles could be coming to an end. The team designated their former closer for assignment Wednesday after the latest in a series of rough outings.

The Orioles cut bait with their star closer on Wednesday. Baltimore designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment with just a couple of weeks left in the regular season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Kimbrel has posted a 5.33 ERA and has blown six saves this season, his 15th year in the big leagues.

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