Braves Announce Major Roster Decision Amid Craig Kimbrel News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday’s game in San Francisco after suffering a brutal skid, having dropped five straight and nine of their last 11 games.

It’s one and done for Craig Kimbrel. The reliever and nine-time All-Star was designated for assignment in an abrupt decision by the Braves on Saturday, which is one outing and one day after Kimbrel was called up from the minors. On Friday night, the 37-year-old made his season debut in Atlanta’s 5-4 loss to the Giants.

The 37-year-old Kimbrel made only one appearance during his second stint with Atlanta. During Friday's eventual 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Kimbrel was summoned to pitch

Preview the June 8 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Atlanta Braves visit the San Francisco Giants Saturday in the second game of a 3-game series at Oracle Park.

The Giants (+118 underdog moneyline odds to win) host the Braves (-140). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Bryce Elder (2-3), and Logan Webb (5-5) taking the ball for the San Francisco Giants.

An overexuberant fan had people seeing double during the game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Atlanta Braves' losing streak reached five games Friday. But much of the discussion after the San Francisco Giants' 5-4 victory centered around a bizarre moment in the fourth inning.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on June 7, 2025 on ESPN.