As Craig Kimbrel’s speed bump turned into a mountain, Seranthony Domínguez took over as the Orioles’ closer and kept the role.

BALTIMORE—It’s never easy for a manager to let a player go, and harder still when a player has the resume of Craig Kimbrel, whom the Orioles designated for assignment on Wednesday. Brandon Hyde always hates this part of the business,

Craig Kimbel’s old locker is empty except for a row of hangers. His belongings are gone.The former closer has left the building.The Orioles designated Kimbrel for assignment earlier today and recalled reliever Bryan Baker.