“It’s a tremendous ballclub with a lot of talent, and they’ve just been battling injuries all year long,” said Kimbrel, the nine-time All-Star closer preparing to play for his ninth team.

The Houston Astros are signing nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel on Thursday to bolster their bullpen, according to multiple media reports.

Kimbrel also has a career 2.59 ERA to his name with 1,266 strikeouts in 838 lifetime appearances.