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 Mets revamped their lineup this offseason, adding Freddie Peralta and key talents for a significant shift. Max Goodman joins to break down the offseason.

After being linked to New York following the club’s decision to trade second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte is now expected to remain in place. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Arizona has no plans to move the three-time All-Star.

The New York Mets have signed Bo Bichette to a blockbuster contract after missing out on high-profile target Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, US media reported Friday. On Thursday night, ESPN reported that Tucker -- another Mets target -- had instead opted for the Dodgers,

The Phillies reportedly believed they were on track to sign Bo Bichette before he agreed to a contract with the Mets.

"The Phillies had agreed to Bo Bichette's request for a 7-year, $200 million deal last night and believed they would sign him until the Mets swooped in with their 3-year, $126 million offer after losing out in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes," Nightengale reports.