Craig Kimbrel Pacing Himself in Mets Bullpen Bid

Future Hall-of-Famer Craig Kimbrel, with 440 saves, is in Mets camp as a non-roster invitee, aiming for a bullpen spot. After struggling in 2024 with the Orioles and a brief stint with the Braves in 2025, he found renewed success with the Astros, posting a 3.00 ERA over 11 innings. Kimbrel, 37, is reinventing his approach, relying more on an improved sweeper and curveball, and is testing a cut fastball. He's pacing himself, focusing on being his best by year-end rather than an immediate impression.