The reasons espoused by teams may be sound. They might feel Keuchel and Kimbrel demanded too much money. They might be wary of losing a draft pick. They might feel more comfortable using internal depth to plug roster leaks. The reasons may be sound, but they do not matter: Neither Keuchel nor Kimbrel has a job, and that serves as a blight on the sport.
Source: Los Angeles Times June 01, 2019 15:33 UTC