Overview
- The Marlins placed Meyer on the 15-day injured list Monday, with the move made retroactive to Sunday after he left his July 18 start in Milwaukee after three innings.
- The club said Meyer will see Dr. Robert Watkins IV in Los Angeles this week to get a clearer diagnosis and a timeline for his return.
- Miami recalled right-hander Zach Brzykcy from Triple-A Jacksonville to fill Meyer’s roster spot, and Brzykcy has made 33 big-league relief appearances with limited success at the MLB level.
- Meyer has been one of Miami’s best pitchers this season at 9-1 with a 2.68 ERA, 111 innings and 121 strikeouts, but he has a history of significant injuries and has now had multiple IL stints.
- Meyer’s absence comes during a multi-game losing streak and a tight National League Wild Card race, which raises urgency about internal depth and potential trade-deadline additions while the club manages young arms carefully.