26/05/2026 Days after being designated for assignment by the Mets, Craig Kimbrel signed a Major League contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on May 26, 2026. The Rays added the veteran right-hander to their bullpen to provide experienced depth, marking his return to MLB action for the 2026 season.
22/05/2026 Craig Kimbrel was designated for assignment by the New York Mets on May 22, 2026, after struggling with performance during his time with the team. Despite his Hall of Fame-type career numbers, the Mets decided to remove him from the roster, leaving his future in the organization uncertain.
24/01/2026 Craig Kimbrel signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on January 24, 2026, which included an invitation to participate in major league spring training. At 37 years old, Kimbrel aimed to continue his illustrious career and compete for a spot on the Mets' roster, with a base salary of $2.5 million if he earned a position.
