The New York Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract on Thursday, in addition to offering him an invitation to their spring training camp.
The veteran, who has been selected nine times for the All-Star Game, will have the opportunity to play for a 10th career team in the Major Leagues.
Kimbrel, 37, finished last season with an 0-1 record and a 2.25 ERA in 14 games with the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. He also spent a stint in the Texas Rangers organization, playing 24 games with their AAA farm club before being released.
Kimbrel compiled a 56-48 record in 16 major league seasons, including stints with the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles
The former National League Rookie of the Year ranks fourth among relievers with 1,282 career strikeouts, and is fifth with 440 saves.
The Mets also offered Austin Barnes a minor league contract and training camp invitation. The 36-year-old catcher hit .214 in 13 games with the Dodgers last season, before spending the rest of the season with the San Francisco Giants.
