The New York Mets were having one of the worst offseasons in the league, that is, until the front office caught fire. Losing Kyle Tucker initially seemed like a disastrous ending. However, the Mets quickly responded by signing top free agent Bo Bichette.
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“The New York Mets, in a quick turnaround after failing to sign Kyle Tucker, have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with infielder Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday,” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo wrote.
After signing Bichette, the Mets moved to secure their center fielder of the future in Luis Robert Jr. These two deals came on consecutive days. It seemed like the offseason’s work was almost done, but the Mets weren’t done. They added Freddy Peralta via trade.
“The New York Mets’ winter search for a top starting pitcher ended Wednesday night when they acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta, as well as fellow right-hander Tobias Myers, from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, two of their top prospects,” Castillo reported.
The Mets’ avalanche of moves continued. On Saturday, it was announced that they had signed Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract.
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“The Mets are expected to sign reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The deal includes an invitation to MLB spring training. Kimbrel will earn a base salary of $2.5 million if he makes the team, notes Will Sammon of The Athletic. The veteran right-hander is represented by SportsMeter,” wrote Charlie Wright of MLB Trade Rumors.
While signing Kimbrel is a quieter move, if he can pitch effectively, he could carve out a spot in the bullpen. He also brings several years of experience to the team.
This deal keeps the Mets’ momentum going this winter. Adding Kimbrel could prove to be a surprisingly impactful move, even if he hasn’t grabbed headlines like his other acquisitions.
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