Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel finds new team days after Mets split
Craig Kimbrel has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays after being designated for assignment by the New York Mets. The veteran reliever struggled during his time with the Mets, posting a 6.00 ERA in 15 innings. Kimbrel aims to revitalize his career with the Rays, who have a strong reputation for developing pitchers.
- ▪Craig Kimbrel was designated for assignment by the Mets before signing with the Rays.
- ▪He had a 6.00 ERA in 15 innings while with the Mets.
- ▪Kimbrel has pitched for 11 teams in his career and is looking for a resurgence with the Rays.
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MLB Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel finds new team days after Mets split By Matt Ehalt Published May 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Craig Kimbrel went south to find a new home but he went north in the standings. The former Mets reliever signed with the Rays on a major-league deal after being designated for assignment by the last-place Mets on Friday, according to The Athletic. Kimbrel refused a minor league assignment, paving the path for him to land with the AL East leaders. Craig Kimbrel landed with the Rays. Getty Images The 37-year-old struggled with the Mets after signing a minor league deal with the team in the offseason, posting a 6.00 ERA across 15 innings.
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