18 Facts About Kimbrel

1. Craig Kimbrel returning is seeming more unlikely by the day.

2. On Monday, Craig Kimbrel rejected the qualifying offer for a one-year contract worth $17.9 million to stay with the Sox and will instead test the free agent market.

3. Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel gave most fans a heart-attack in the games he appeared in during the team's 2018 World Series run.

4. Craig Kimbrel rejected his qualifying offer Monday, making him a free agent.

5. Craig Kimbrel has turned down a chance to make a guaranteed $17.9 million next season.

6. Craig Kimbrel could return to the Boston Red Sox, but it will take a little bit more finagling at the negotiation table.

7. Craig Kimbrel says no thanks to Red Sox' qualifying offer.

8. Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel is entering free agency, and even though he didn't have as dominant a year, he'll garner plenty of attention and get paid handsomely.

9. Craig Kimbrel could set the record for largest contract by a relief pitcher.

10. Craig Kimbrel has been one of the game's most dominant relievers for.

11. Boston Red Sox: Craig Kimbrel simply not worth the money.

12. Craig Kimbrel is the number one closer on the free agent market this winter.

13. Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel will have plenty of suitors in free agency, with the latest reports indicating the Philadelphia Phillies are interested.

14. Craig Kimbrel retired Cody Bellinger to end it, leaving Puig in the on-deck circle.

15. Craig Kimbrel is coming off winning a World Series with the Red Sox.

16. On July 8, Kimbrel recorded his 27th save of the season, and was named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game.

17. On May 5, 2018, facing the Texas Rangers, Kimbrel recorded his 300th career save.

18. On June 6, 2014, Kimbrel recorded his 155th save in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, surpassing John Smoltz's previous record of 154 saves.