The Atlanta Braves called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century. The Braves selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Kimbrel returned to the Braves, the club he spent his first five major-league seasons with, for Friday's game against the Giants.

Former Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is set to rejoin the club where it all began after the nine-time All-Star was recalled to the Braves from Triple-A Gwinnett. Kimbrel, 37, spent his first five major league seasons with the Braves,