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Mets' Bullpen Set for Opening Day; Kimbrel vs. Hudson Battle

3/17/2026

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Huascar Brazobán of the New York Mets is confirmed as one of six Opening Day relievers after 1 1/3 scoreless innings in the World Baseball Classic.
The final bullpen spot remains undecided, with manager Carlos Mendoza naming Craig Kimbrel or Bryan Hudson.
Craig Kimbrel, 37, has a 2.25 ERA this spring but has control issues.
Bryan Hudson, acquired from the White Sox, is in the mix as a second left-hander.

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Story summary

Huascar Brazobán of the New York Mets is confirmed as one of six Opening Day relievers after 1 1/3 scoreless innings in the World Baseball Classic.
The final bullpen spot remains undecided, with manager Carlos Mendoza naming Craig Kimbrel or Bryan Hudson.
Craig Kimbrel, 37, has a 2.25 ERA this spring but has control issues.
Bryan Hudson, acquired from the White Sox, is in the mix as a second left-hander.