Craig Kimbrel fantasy outlook 2027
Craig Kimbrel ranks 687th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 282nd among relief pitchers, and 1014th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 2 W, 4.47 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 49 K in 49 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.50 ERA and 40 strikeouts over 46 innings across 46 appearances. At 39 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#687
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#282
of 409
Points leagues
#1014
88 proj. pts
Dynasty
#687
Keeper value
Round 58
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 51 | 0 | 49.1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 22.4% | 10.8% | 4.47 | 1.37 |
| 2026 | 46 | 0 | 46.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 20.4% | 11.2% | 4.50 | 1.35 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 34.7% | 14.3% | 2.25 | 1.42 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 102 | .271 | .376 | .471 | 3 | 18 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 94 | .205 | .287 | .277 | 1 | 22 |
| Home | 101 | .253 | .347 | .379 | 2 | 25 |
| Away | 95 | .222 | .319 | .370 | 2 | 15 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.245
xSLG against
.377
xwOBA against
.315
FIP
4.12
ERA
4.50
46.00 IP
WAR
0.1
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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- #689Justin HagenmanRPNYM
- #690Jefry YanRPNYM
Best fantasy teammates
Kansas City Royals depth chart- #9Bobby Witt Jr.SSKC
- #80
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- #149Michael WachaSPKC
- #158Noah CameronSPKC
- #166
Common questions
Where should I draft Craig Kimbrel in 2027?
Craig Kimbrel is 687th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 58 in a 12-team draft, and 1014th in standard points leagues.
Is Craig Kimbrel a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 58 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Craig Kimbrel eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Craig Kimbrel play for?
Craig Kimbrel is listed with the Kansas City Royals, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 687th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number