Kimbrel's Mets Bullpen Battle: Velocity Drop, Control Issues

0:00It's March 17th. Here's your New York Met's news in two minutes. Craig Kimbrill is facing an uphill battle for a Met's bullpen spot at age 37. In five spring outings, he has walked five batters, hit two others, and washed his fastball top out at 92.6 miles per hour, far from. His peak form. A recent walk lead in a run against the Marlins before he escaped. The Met's have just one open relief roll behind their core group. Kimbrill started camp as a strong candidate, but control issues have dimmed his chances. Securing the job would cost the team $2.5 million, plus extra competitive balance tax hits. Kimbrill remains confident he can contribute, leaving the decision to management. Manager Carlos Mendoza still praises the quality of his pitches, despite the velocity drop. Left-hander Brian Hudson leaves the competition with improved speed and solid backfield results, even if his spring ERA sits at 11.5. Seven over a tiny sample.

1:01Other contenders like Austin Warren, Joey Gerber, and Richard Love Lady stay in the mix. Meanwhile, Shawn Meneha looks sharp Tuesday, retiring all 12 batters based in a tie game, though his fastball averaged only 88.4 miles per hour. Meneha is long tossing to build arm strength, and trusts his by-pitch arsenal will work. Francisco Lindor also impressed in his return from Hamat surgery, handling shortstop duties smoothly, and going one for four at the plate, setting up. Well for opening day. This DNN story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com. Made in AI.