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Dodgers acquire pitcher Craig Kimbrel in trade with White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Craig Kimbrel in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

What It Means:

Kimbel will head to Los Angeles in exchange for outfielder A.J. Pollock. Expect the veteran to hold the Dodgers' closer role while Blake Treinen reverts back to setup duties.

In 59.2 innings pitched last season, Kimbrel produced a 2.43 Fielding Independent Pitching rating, 100 strikeouts, and 24 saves.

Source: Jeff Passan

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