Craig Kimbrel on what went wrong today vs. the Rockies and the check swing vs. Willi Castro:
“Trying to get a strikeout, felt like I did. They didn’t feel like he went on the check swing. And it turned into a walk which turned into a grand slam”
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the New York Mets pitches during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the New York Mets finished up their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Mets lost by a score of 6-2.
With the game tied at 2-2, Craig Kimbrel allowed a grand slam in the eighth inning.
Craig Kimbrel on what went wrong today vs. the Rockies and the check swing vs. Willi Castro:
“Trying to get a strikeout, felt like I did. They didn’t feel like he went on the check swing. And it turned into a walk which turned into a grand slam”
GettyEzequiel Tovar #14 of the Colorado Rockies replaces Ezequiel Tovar #14 as a pinch runner as Craig Kimbrel #46 of the New York Mets looks on in the eighth inning at Coors Field on May 7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Here’s what people were saying about Kimbrel on social media:
@HoffWFAN: “Craig Kimbrell’s career has died in Colorado.”
Michael Marino: “Quite the performance there by Craig Kimbrel…yikes!”
@UnderdogMLB: “Jake McCarthy go-ahead grand slam off Craig Kimbrel 107.4 MPH, 448 feet”
@wOBAWanKenobi: “I think Craig Kimbrel needs to hang up the cleats already. I feel like he’s tarnishing a great career by becoming such a journeyman bouncing from team to team at the end of it”
@SleeperMets: “The fact that Craig Kimbrel is pitching the 8th inning of a 2-2 baseball game tells you everything you need to know… David Stearns completely failed this Mets bullpen.”
@RobBballHistory: “I have been rooting for him to be successful, but Craig Kimbrel needs to hang em up and retire. All he is doing and basically has done over the last 4 to 5 years is continue to diminish his résumé that voters are going to look at when he is up for Hall of Fame consideration. I still think he will get in, but he can’t continue to be as bad as he’s been.”
GettyCraig Kimbrel #46 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on April 28, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
Kimbrel is in his first season with the Mets.
The legendary closer has also had stints with the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros over 17 seasons.
He is a nine-time MLB All-Star.
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 29, 2025 in San Diego, California.
The Mets are at the bottom of the National League East with a 14-23 record in 37 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 8-11 in 19 games on the road).
Following the Rockies, the Mets will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday night.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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