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Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Tampa Bay Rays

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Tampa Bay Rays

Summary

Craig Kimbrel, a former pitcher for the New York Mets, has been designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays. This decision follows the Rays' trade with the Mets, which involved sending Freddy Peralta to Tampa in exchange for three prospects, necessitating a roster change. Kimbrel has pitched in 32.2 innings this season for both teams, holding a combined ERA of 4.41, with a significantly better 3.08 ERA during his time with the Rays. This move puts Kimbrel's future in the league in question as he enters DFA limbo, potentially becoming a free agent soon if not claimed by another team.

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•Craig Kimbrel was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay Rays on August 2, 2026.
•He pitched 32.2 innings with an overall ERA of 4.41 this season.
•Kimbrel had a 3.08 ERA over 17.2 innings with the Rays.
•His designation follows a trade sending Freddy Peralta from the Mets to the Rays.
•Kimbrel may enter free agency if unclaimed after DFA.

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New York Mets Recent Pitcher Let Go by Current MLB Team
The New York Mets are at the forefront of headlines across MLB due to their recent trades/roster transactions, but on Sunday afternoon, a former New York Mets player who pitched briefly for the organization was let go by his new MLB team. In correlation to the New York Mets completing a trade to the Tampa […] The post New York Mets Recent Pitcher Let Go by Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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