If Kimbrel can recapture his old form this spring and prove he’s worthy of a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, then New York is acquiring a battle-tested, late-inning reliever on an affordable contract. Kimbrel would receive a $2.5 million base salary from the Mets if he makes the team, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Saturday.

The New York Mets have signed nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Kimbrel will look to add to his career total of 440 saves in Queens if he makes the Mets' major league roster.

Nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel will try to pitch in a 17 th Major League season after agreeing to terms with the New York Mets on Saturday. While the National League team has not announced the agreement, the New York Post, New York Times and MLB.com reported on Kimbrel’s return to baseball.

Jose Ramirez agreed to an extension adding over $100 million and 4 years to his existing contract, with significant deferrals. Yu Darvish is seriously considering voiding his contract with the Padres and retiring. The Mets signed Craig Kimbrel to a minor league deal, in a move that is aesthetically unpleasing to Braves fans.

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