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Jun 7, 2025, 12:57 PM ET

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    Kimbrel led the National League in saves in four straight seasons with the Braves from 2011 to ’14.

    He ranks fifth all time with 440 saves and has a 2.59 ERA in 838 career games (no starts) over 16 seasons with eight teams.

    Atlanta recalled left-hander Austin Cox, 28, from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding transaction. He last pitched in the majors with the Kansas City Royals in 2023.

    Also Saturday, the Braves claimed right-hander Jose Ruiz off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.

    The 30-year-old was 1-0 with an 8.16 ERA in 14 1/3 innings for the Phillies this season.

    Information from Field Level Media was used in this report.