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Tom Glavine Makes Concerning Braves Admission Amid Craig Kimbrel News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Graves | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 1:51 PM ET

If the Atlanta Braves were looking for a low point in 2025, they may have just found it.

In what could go down as the most painful loss of the season, and one of the ugliest in recent memory, the Braves gave up seven runs in the ninth inning to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, falling 11-10 at the hands of struggling closer Raisel Iglesias.

The collapse capped a brutal three-game sweep at Truist Park and sent the home crowd into a chorus of boos rarely heard in Atlanta.

Hall of Famer and Braves broadcaster Tom Glavine didn't mince words after the final out, making a concerning admission moments before Atlanta recalled Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A to try to solidify their bullpen.

Per The Athletic's David O'Brien, Glavine said, "If you were looking for rock bottom, this might be it."

The Braves entered the ninth inning with a comfortable 10-4 lead, only to watch it vanish stunningly. A combination of walks, soft contact and bullpen inconsistencies allowed the Diamondbacks to mount a furious rally, handing the Braves another gut punch.

Now 27-34 and sitting in fourth place in the National League East, behind the Washington Nationals, the Braves are much closer to last-place Miami than the division-leading New York Mets (39-24).

The loss also intensifies scrutiny on president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos, who chose not to address the team's pitching depth during the offseason.

The only notable free agent addition was outfielder Jurickson Profar, who was suspended for 80 games earlier this season for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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