Kimbrel Stays with Mets, Aiming for Big League Spot

0:00It's March 24th, this is New York Met's News Today, your AI-powered team coverage. Craig Kimbrough, the 37-year-old veteran reliever, won't make the New York Met's opening day roster. Instead, he's sticking with the organization in Florida, hoping to sharpen his skills and earn a big league spot later. He passed on opting out of his contract for now, even though he could chase jobs elsewhere. The plan is for him to keep throwing, build up his fastball speed, and stay ready if the Met's call him up. Kimbrough admits he's disappointed after falling short in spring training, but he owns it and praises the Met's for their respect and transparency. He likes the set up there and sees real potential for a roll-down malign. In the grapefruit league, he posted a rough six innings with three runs allowed, four hits, five walks, and just five strikeouts while his fastball sat at 92.5 mph. The bullpen race was tight, with strong arms competing for limited spots. Meanwhile, the Met's are still sorting their final bench player amid other cuts around

1:02the league. Kimbrough's better velocity to compete in today's high-speed game, keeping his major league hopes alive with the team.