Overview
- Jon Heyman reports the 440-save closer is remaining in the Mets organization for now after being left off the Opening Day roster.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza said there is a good chance Kimbrel stays in Florida to keep pitching until an opportunity arises.
- Kimbrel retains opt-out clauses dated May 1 and June 1 that would allow him to pursue another MLB job.
- On a January minor-league deal with a spring invite, he posted a 4.50 ERA over six Grapefruit League outings with five strikeouts and five walks.
- Offseason relief additions Devin Williams and Luke Weaver, plus internal options such as Richard Lovelady, Bryan Hudson and Carl Edwards Jr., limit immediate late-inning openings.