‘Hard-headed’ Craig Kimbrel facing unfamiliar battle for roster spot — but there’s a Mets path

‘Hard-headed’ Craig Kimbrel facing unfamiliar battle for roster spot — but there’s a Mets path

Craig Kimbrel has a passion to pitch and faith that he can excel, but he also has a difficult path to the Mets' roster.

Veteran Closer Could Be a Solid Addition to the Mets Bullpen

The nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets in January. As of right now, he does not have a clear path to make the major league team to start the season. However, if he puts on a show during spring training, he might end up impressing the Mets brass enough to secure a spot in their bullpen. If he were to make the team, Kimbrel could be a low-risk, high-reward kind of player for them. Jun 6, 2025;…