Mets Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment, Recall Jonah Tong
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Key Points:
- The Mets have recalled right-hander Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse and designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
- Kimbrel, a 38-year-old former elite closer, has struggled this season with a 6.00 ERA over 15 innings despite some underlying metrics suggesting better performance.
- The Mets appear to be focusing on a youth movement, recently parting ways with several veterans while promoting younger players like Tong, Ewing, Morabito, and Thornton.
- Kimbrel may clear waivers and remain with the Mets on the payroll, or potentially attract low-cost interest from other teams due to his experience and some encouraging underlying stats.
- Jonah Tong, who has a 5.68 ERA as a starter in Triple-A, could provide the Mets with additional pitching depth following an injury to Clay Holmes, possibly serving as a spot starter or long reliever.