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Mets Call Up Veteran Reliever Craig Kimbrel for Saturday

4/11/2026

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Summary

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The New York Mets will call up veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics, per Jon Heyman.
Kimbrel is 37 and signed a minor league deal in January.
He has pitched one scoreless inning for Single-A St. Lucie and owns 440 career saves with a 2.58 ERA over 16 years.
The Mets face bullpen struggles and will need a roster move to accommodate him.

History

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Major League Baseball expanded in 1961, adding the New York Mets and the Houston Colt .45s, following the departure of the Dodgers and Giants from New York. This expansion marked a shift in baseball's landscape, as the Mets faced early struggles, reflecting the challenges of new franchises. Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel's recent call-up underscores the ongoing evolution of relief pitching since the 1960s.

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Story summary

The New York Mets will call up veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics, per Jon Heyman.
Kimbrel is 37 and signed a minor league deal in January.
He has pitched one scoreless inning for Single-A St. Lucie and owns 440 career saves with a 2.58 ERA over 16 years.
The Mets face bullpen struggles and will need a roster move to accommodate him.

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