It’s one and done for Craig Kimbrel. The reliever and nine-time All-Star was designated for assignment in an abrupt decision by the Braves on Saturday, which is one outing and one day after Kimbrel was called up from the minors. On Friday night, the 37-year-old made his season debut in Atlanta’s 5-4 loss to the Giants.

The Atlanta Braves designated nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Saturday. Kimbrel, 37, made his season debut Friday night and allowed one hit in a scoreless seventh inning in Atlanta's 5-4,

Craig Kimbrel’s stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise’s career saves leader for assignment and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox.

The Atlanta Braves visit the San Francisco Giants Saturday in the second game of a 3-game series at Oracle Park.