US EditionFormer All-Star Won’t Be on Mets Opening Day Roster
Kimbrel posted a 4.50 ERA in six spring outings and is deciding between Triple-A assignment or seeking another major league opportunity after missing Mets' bullpen cut.
- On Sunday, the New York Mets informed right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel he did not make the Opening Day roster, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed, noting Kimbrel remains under a minor-league deal.
- With one open bullpen spot, Craig Kimbrel posted a 4.50 ERA in six spring-training appearances and couldn't provide the multi-inning, 35–40-pitch role the Mets sought, Mendoza confirmed.
- Despite his credentials, the nine‑time All‑Star has shown moments of promise during the exhibition slate as he continues to revamp his arsenal.
- The immediate outcome is Kimbrel now faces a decision, with Mendoza praising his professionalism and saying he is leaning toward staying in Florida.
- Facing a late‑career crossroads, Craig Kimbrel pitched in 42 minor‑league games and 14 major‑league appearances last season and weighed next steps after spring work in Port St. Lucie, Florida earlier this month.
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Mets inform RHP Craig Kimbrel that he didn’t make Opening Day roster
The New York Mets informed right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel that he didn’t make the team’s Opening Day roster, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday. The nine-time All-Star was trying to secure a bullpen spot. He posted a 4.50 ERA in six spring-training appearances, giving up five hits, five walks and two hit batters in six innings. Kimbrel, who turns 38 in May, ranks fifth all-time with 440 career saves. Kimbrel is signed to a min…
Mets: Craig Kimbrel announces next steps after being left out of Opening Day roster
Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesJim Rassol-Imagn Images The New York Mets have been slowly making uncomfortable, but necessary roster decisions ahead of Opening Day on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. One of them involved a future Hall of Fame closer. On Sunday, it was revealed that Craig Kimbrel, who was signed a few weeks ago to a minor league deal with an invitation to camp, has been informed that he will not be making the squad out of camp. K…
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