Mets Keep Kimbrel Close, Despite Tough Call

0:00On March 23rd, the New York Mets are building a promising roster for the 2026 season with a stacked bull pin that's deeper than last year. Even without Edwin Diaz, they've got solid relievers ready to go. That strength led to a tough call on veteran closer Craig Kimbrill, who didn't earn an opening day spot. Reports from John Heyman say Kimbrill is sticking around with the organization instead of hitting the waiver wire. The 37-year-old right-hander showed some promise this spring, posting a 4.50 ERA over six appearances. Kimbrill brings a ton of experience with 440 career saves, good for fifth all-time and nine all-star nods. Last season, in just 14 games, he had a sharp 2.45 ERA close to his lifetime 2.58 mark. He's now focusing on working his way back to the major league roster sometime this year. The Mets see enough in him to keep him close rather than let him walk.

1:00Plenty of talent means tough choices, but this keeps options open for New York as the season unfolds. That's the story for today. New York Mets News Today, driven by AI.