Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is in hot water amid their team’s recent struggles, including a brutal 0-10 loss to the San Francisco Giants, due in part to Craig Kimbrel’s poor performance, allowing six runs in one outing.

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,

Brandon Hyde talks the lack of offense against Blake Snell, managing the bullpen late in the game and more following Baltimore's 10-0 loss

Manager Brandon Hyde isn’t ready or willing to contribute to the publication of his team’s obit. Not with more games to play, possession of the first wild card and champagne to chill. He’ll keep trying to clear the air of any negativity.

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.