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The New York Mets made a significant roster move on Friday, designating former Boston Red Sox World Series champion Craig Kimbrel for assignment to make room for Jonah Tong. Kimbrel, who inked a minor league deal with the Mets back in January, had been called up on April 11 and took the mound in 14 games. However, his performance, marked by a 6.00 ERA, left much to be desired.<\/p>\n

The Mets now face a decision: trade Kimbrel or place him on waivers. Should he clear waivers, Kimbrel would become a free agent once more, opening the door for other teams to potentially bring him on board.<\/p>\n

Kimbrel’s career has been nothing short of illustrious. A nine-time All-Star, he was a key figure in the Red Sox’s 2018 World Series triumph.<\/p>\n

During his three seasons with Boston, he appeared in 187 games, boasting a 2.44 ERA and racking up 108 saves. His postseason contributions in 2018, which included six critical saves, cemented his legacy as one of the game’s elite closers.<\/p>\n

However, the past couple of years have been challenging for Kimbrel. Since 2024, he’s struggled, posting a 4.99 ERA across 85 outings. Once a dominant force in the ninth inning, Kimbrel’s reliability has waned, and his stint with the Mets didn’t provide the resurgence many hoped for.<\/p>\n

As Kimbrel navigates his 17th season, his ability to overpower hitters isn’t what it used to be. Yet, there’s a glimmer of hope that with the right adjustments, he could still serve as a useful asset in a bullpen, albeit likely in a middle-inning role rather than as a closer. While his days of shutting down games may be behind him, the potential for reinvention remains for this seasoned veteran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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