Reliever Craig Kimbrel brought up from minors by New York Mets, his 10th big league team

Nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel joined his 10th major league team Saturday when the New York Mets selected his contract from Class A St. Lucie. A 37-year-old right-hander, Smith is fifth in the career saves behind Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601) along with Lee Smith and Kenley Jansen (both 478). Kimbrel replaced mop-up man Richard Lovelady, who was designated for assignment.

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