Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency After Mets Designate Him for Assignment

Craig Kimbrel elected free agency after the New York Mets designated him for assignment, according to the official transaction log. Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with the Mets that included an invitation to spring training. 00 ERA over 15 innings before the designation.

Kimbrel will turn 38 later this week.

6 mph, and his curveball misses fewer bats than in prior seasons, Leo Morgenstern wrote for MLB Trade Rumors. Morgenstern also stated that Kimbrel still possesses better stuff than most Triple-A pitchers and could receive another minor-league contract.

Kimbrel recorded 440 career saves, fifth-most in major-league history. He began his career with the Atlanta Braves, where he won the Rookie of the Year Award and received Cy Young and MVP votes in multiple seasons.