Kimbrel retired the side in order in a non-save opportunity in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel began warming up in the bottom of the eighth inning of a tied game while the seeds of a Boston rally were planted. As it turned out, the rally produced four runs, obviating the need for a save. Since he was warmed up, manager John Farrell had him close out the game. Kimbrel was not very good in non-save situations in 2016, posting a 5.12 ERA with 14 walks in 22 games, but there's been no such calamities during his two non-save opportunities in 2017.