Rays sign Mets castoff Austin Slater to minor league deal — hours after inking Craig Kimbrel
Tampa Bay is looking to find a ray of light among the Mets' castoffs.

Tampa Bay is looking to find a ray of light among the Mets' castoffs.

Austin Slater was released by the Mets early this month.

The New York Mets opted to DFA former Atlanta Braves all-star Craig Kimbrel, which could end his MLB career.Kimbrel has been bouncing around teams over the last couple of years, but after struggling with the Mets, his career might be over. Once Kimbrel does retire, the next question will be whether he will be a […] The post Former Braves All-Star Closer Handed Bleak Outlook on Future After DFA appeared first on HEAVY.

The New York Mets continued reshaping their pitching staff Saturday as the organization announced two additional roster moves before the second game of its series vs. the Miami Marlins. The Mets recalled right-hander Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse while optioning rookie Zach Thornton following his recent major league debut. The Mets enter Saturday with a […] The post Mets announces 2 roster moves before Marlins clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Mets made another pitching move before Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins that affects Jonah Tong’s place in their big league plans.

Craig Kimbrel struggled with the Mets, making it hardly surprising that he became a roster casualty on Friday, when he was designated for assignment.

Is Craig Kimbrel done? Mets roster move signals retirement might be near sportingnews.com

With the New York Mets set to recall Jonah Tong to pitch against the Miami Marlins, a corresponding roster move was imminent. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the Mets have designated reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment. News: the Mets designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Jonah Tong is officially up from Syracuse. Kimbrel, a possible future […] The post Mets Part Ways with Future Hall of Fame Closer with 440 Career Saves appeared first on HEAVY.

The New York Mets have recalled Jonah Tong and designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment.

With the New York Mets in second-to-last place in the NL East and 12.5 games behind the first-placed Atlanta Braves, the club is switching things up with the roster before Friday’s contest against the Miami Marlins. Top pitching prospect Jonah Tong is being called up, while longtime veteran Craig Kimbrel is being sent down. Reports […] The post Mets’ Jonah Tong promotion leads to Craig Kimbrel being DFA’d appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jonah Tong will join a growing list of Mets prospects to join the major league roster in recent weeks.

On Thursday night, the New York Mets overcame a late-inning game-tying grand slam to defeat the Minnesota Twins 10-8. The Mets came through for right-handed relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel. In the top of the eighth inning, Kimbrel loaded the bases with the Mets leading 7-3. Then, fellow right-handed reliever Huascar Brazoban came in and gave […] The post Mets overcome Craig Kimbrel meltdown to start winning streak after 12-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Mets almost snapped their losing streak on Sunday. Instead, they lost to the Chicago Cubs in extra innings by a final score of 2-1. It has been a miserable start to the season for the Mets, who have now dropped 11 consecutive games and are 7-15 overall in 2026. According to Bob ...

New York Mets fans are not happy with Carlos Mendoza.

The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after New York designated Lovelady for assignment on April 11 to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Craig Kimbrel. To accommodate the transaction, Washington transferred fellow left-hander Ken Waldichuk to the […] The post Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MLB fans had an unforgettable experience during the Mets vs. Dodgers game.

As the New York Mets have called up pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the major league level, the veteran star is looking to continue to make a difference, despite being in the twilight years of his career. With the Mets looking for some excitement in the 2026 season to start, Kimbrel could bring that as the […] The post Mets’ Craig Kimbrel reveals why he still wants to pitch in MLB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As New York Mets pitcher Craig Kimbrel had been preparing in spring training for the chance to make the Opening Day roster, the star wouldn’t get the news he hoped for. While Kimbrel’s Opening Day fate for the Mets is not making the roster, the 37-year-0ld speaks about his current goal. There is no doubt […] The post Craig Kimbrel gets brutally honest on goal after missing Mets’ Opening Day roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Mets ended the path for a decorated veteran reliever to make their Opening Day roster.
