Mets sign Craig Kimbrel, Austin Barnes to minors deals
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The New York Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel and catcher Austin Barnes to minor league contracts on Thursday with invitations to spring training.
Terms were not disclosed, but The Athletic previously reported that Kimbrel will earn a base salary of $2.5 million if he makes the major league roster.
Kimbrel, 37, was 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA last season in 14 appea