Craig Kimbrel’s extended layoff, long-term viability at 31 years old and last year’s bad performance in the postseason with the Red Sox (5.91 ERA, 1.59 ERA at 10??2/3 innings more than nine appearances) were legitimate causes for concern and he hasn’t been consistent this season. He had two outings in July but followed up them with eight straight scoreless appearances.
While almost all of Kimbrel’s looks have been clean, he has also given up three earned runs on three separate events, which clarifies his bloated 5.68 ERA in 19 innings over 21 looks this year.
Keeping and control the ball in the park has been problematic. Kimbrel has 11 walks and he’s hit two batters in his 19 innings of work, surrendering six home runs (one shy of last year’s career-high seven home runs allowed).
If the Cubs need to go far in the postseason, then Kimbrel must return to shape. His battles are not indications of a decline.
Odds To Win The National League
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Los Angeles Dodgers -115
Atlanta Braves +398
Washington Nationals +800
St. Louis Cardinals +900
Chicago Cubs +1400
Philadelphia Phillies +2800
Arizona Diamondbacks +4000
Milwaukee Brewers +4750
New York Mets +5000
San Francisco Giants +35000
Cincinnati Reds +50000
San Diego Padres +150000
Colorado Rockies +200000
Pittsburgh Pirates +200000
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