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 four prospects, including the top-ranked pitcher, on the MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospects list for 2026.

This MLB offseason has given onlookers a little bit of everything. We’ve seen blockbuster trades, massive free-agent contracts and all sorts of transactions in between. And after a lull in December, there has been a late-January flurry of action.

The Mets continue to add to their roster this week after already acquiring Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta.

Spring training is coming fast. Here’s a look at the Mets’ top three offseason needs.

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge has a path to the Opening Day roster.