The New York Mets 2024 season, which once seemed doomed to failure, has made a 180-degree turn. The blue and orange are a game over .500 (46-45) and sit just 0.5 a game back of the San Diego Padres for the final wild-card spot.
However, while the Mets have turned their season around, injuries continue to pile up.
It has been a season full of injuries, but more recently, the Mets have lost Starling Marte to the 10-day injured list with a right knee bone bruise. Sean Reid-Foley to a 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, and Drew Smith to season-ending elbow surgery.
Now, a breakout reliever is heading to the 15-day injured list.
Reed Garrett is heading to the 15-day injured list
According to a post from the organization on X, the Mets have placed relief pitcher Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.
After allowing three runs, two hits, and a walk while recording just two outs, Garrett exited Tuesday’s 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals and complained about tightness in the forearm and elbow area.
That complaint led to the 31-year-old undergoing imaging and getting diagnosed with elbow inflammation.
Garrett has pitched 42 innings across 36 appearances this season to a 3.64 ERA and 1.429 WHIP while registering 63 strikeouts and recording four saves.
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Who’s taking Garrett’s spot in the Mets’ bullpen?
Danny Young is taking Garrett’s spot in the bullpen. Young has bounced between Triple-A Syracuse and the major leagues this season.
In 13 appearances for the big league club, the Florida native has pitched 12.1 innings to a 5.11 ERA and 1.378 WHIP while striking out 16. Young has pitched 14.1 innings for Triple-A Syracuse in 15 appearances to a 1.26 ERA and 1.395 WHIP while punching out 22.
The Mets bullpen desperately needs help, and Young will have a chance to carve out a permanent role for himself regardless of Garrett’s health.
