Looking at the stats, there's logic to the Atlanta Braves move, but everyone was still caught off guard by the decision

The Atlanta Braves have designated for assignment closer Craig Kimbrel, whom the organization called up yesterday. Kimbrel, 37, appeared in Atlanta's 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, pitching one inning,

Kimbrel returned to the Braves, the club he spent his first five major-league seasons with, for Friday's game against the Giants.