Not necessarily, they still have four guys for the last two innings. Trading Kimbrel is freeing up salary more than anything. But yes, I share your fear.
Should have traded Crochet last offseason, but that’s a whole different issue. He just never seemed like someone they could push to go multiple innings a few times a week.
Crazy thing is the bullpen depth looks kinda blah now with Crochet out and Kelly gone for a month. They’re going to be logging a ton of innings in April.
Tony had an interesting comment on the WS Talk podcast about how you might not be able to get a pitcher now if you add a RF. Sure seems like another move is coming.