US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Mets Sign Former All-Star Closer Craig Kimbrel to Bolster Bullpen
Craig Kimbrel, with 440 career saves, signed a minor-league deal with the Mets and will compete for a bullpen spot, earning $2.5 million if he makes the major league roster.
- Craig Kimbrel signed a minors deal that comes with a major-league spring training invite, and he will compete for a spot on the New York Mets' bullpen during spring training, Jon Heyman reported on January 25, 2026.
- After Edwin Díaz departed earlier in the offseason, the Mets added Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Luis Garcia to address bullpen turnover with Williams expected as closer.
- Craig Kimbrel remains a nine-time All-Star with 440 career saves, fifth-most all-time, but his 2025 season included just 14 MLB games and a 3.32 ERA over 35 innings in Triple-A.
- $2.5 million would be his base salary if he makes the team, and Craig Kimbrel would likely serve in a middle-relief or low-leverage role, adding veteran depth to the Mets bullpen.
- At 37, Craig Kimbrel faces durability and shoulder concerns, and because he signed in late January, missing the Mets could mean a late signing or the end of his MLB career.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
L 17%
C 67%
R 16%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
