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Mets Designate Veteran Reliever Craig Kimbrel for Assignment
Kimbrel allowed 10 runs in 15 innings, and the Mets said another team could claim him off waivers.
- The New York Mets designated relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Friday, May 22, recalling right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
- Kimbrel posted a 6.00 ERA across 14 appearances for New York, while Tong developed in Triple-A Syracuse with a 32.9 percent strikeout rate.
- The 37-year-old Kimbrel ranks fifth all-time with 440 career saves, though he allowed 10 runs over 15 innings during his 10th major league stop in Queens.
- Calling the decision 'super tough,' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza noted Kimbrel was 'very professional,' while other clubs may now consider targeting the nine-time All-Star via waiver claim.
- Tong joins the team ahead of the weekend series against the Miami Marlins, providing pitching depth as the Mets navigate a demanding stretch of 16 games in 16 days.
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