ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - In the wake of Thursday’s ninth-inning collapse , the Atlanta Braves are reportedly calling up right-hander Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett, according to reports.

A corresponding move has yet to be announced.

Kimbrel, 37, pitched to a 2.00 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 18 innings with Gwinnett after signing with Atlanta on March 18. With Atlanta’s bullpen troubles -- Thursday’s ninth-inning implosion as the cherry on top -- it was only a matter of time before the seasoned veteran got the call.

In what seems like an eternity ago, Kimbrel pitched for Atlanta from 2010-2014 and racked up an impressive number of accolades. In five seasons in Atlanta, Kimbrel pitched to a 1.43 ERA and 186 saves in 289 innings. He was a four-time All-Star, finished top 5

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