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flag The Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel and catcher Austin Barnes to minor league deals with spring training invites.

flag The New York Mets have signed relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel and catcher Austin Barnes to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. flag Kimbrel, 37, posted a 2.25 ERA in 14 appearances for the Braves and Astros in 2025, bringing his career saves total to 440, second-most among active pitchers. flag A nine-time All-Star and 2011 NL Rookie of the Year, he has a 56-48 record and 2.58 ERA in 851 games. flag Barnes, 36, won his second World Series with the Dodgers, his only major league team, and batted .214 with two RBIs in 13 games last season. flag Terms were not disclosed, though Kimbrel could earn $2.5 million if he makes the major league roster.

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