Braves claim Jose Ruiz off waivers from Phillies after Kimbrel move, as bullpen issues mount amid pressure on Brian Snitker.

Kimbrel was DFA'd on Saturday after making his season debut with the Atlanta Braves, he still became the first member of the Columbus Clingstones to make the majors.

The Craig Kimbrel return was as short-lived as one could imagine as the Atlanta Braves designated him for assignment after just one appearance.

After eking out just five runs across their first three games in June, the Braves' offense finally broke out, scoring five runs in the third inning and taking a 10-4 lead into the ninth inning on Thursday at Truist Park.

The Atlanta Braves decision to bring up Kimbrel looks great to start, but there's so much that still needs to be sorted out

Tyler Fitzgerald scored on a wild pitch by Pierce Johnson with two outs in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Braves 5-4 on Friday night for the Braves’ fifth consecutive loss.

On Thursday afternoon, the Braves blew a 10-4 lead in the top of the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, dropping them to 27-34 on the season. After the game, they then called up nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A in a desperate attempt to solve their flailing bullpen.