Summary
Three former Los Angeles Dodgers players, Austin Barnes, Craig Kimbrel, and Luis Garcia, have joined the New York Mets for the 2026 season. Barnes and Kimbrel are on minor league contracts, while Garcia signed a one-year major league deal. These signings are part of a broader strategy by the Mets to strengthen their roster after acquiring other key players.
Key Facts
- Austin Barnes, Craig Kimbrel, and Luis Garcia, who formerly played for the Dodgers, have joined the New York Mets.
- Barnes and Kimbrel have minor league contracts; Garcia has a one-year major league deal.
- Barnes, a longtime Dodgers catcher, has had limited recent playing time.
- Craig Kimbrel was with the Dodgers in 2022 and had a 3.75 ERA in 60 innings.
- Luis Garcia played part of the Dodgers' 2025 season, ending with a 5.27 ERA.
- The Mets acquired Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., and Freddy Peralta to improve their chances for the 2026 season.
