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Mets and Diamondbacks Scramble to Address Bullpen Injuries

Key left-handed relievers for both teams face potential season-ending surgeries, forcing reliance on minor-league call-ups.

Overview

  • The Mets have no healthy left-handed relievers after placing A.J. Minter and Danny Young on the injured list, with both pitchers potentially requiring season-ending surgeries.
  • Arizona's bullpen struggles worsened as co-closers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez were sidelined, with Puk moved to the 60-day IL and Martinez undergoing evaluations for shoulder fatigue.
  • The Mets called up Génesis Cabrera and Ty Adcock from Triple-A Syracuse after cycling through multiple relievers to manage their depleted bullpen.
  • The Diamondbacks promoted left-hander José Castillo from Triple-A Reno to fill a bullpen gap, while manager Torey Lovullo acknowledged the challenge of identifying a new closer.
  • Both teams face mounting pressure to stabilize their bullpens during a packed schedule, with limited internal options and a reliance on untested arms.