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Mets Bullpen Faces Crisis as Both Left-Handed Relievers Sidelined

A.J. Minter and Danny Young are on the injured list with potentially season-ending injuries, leaving the Mets without left-handed options in their bullpen.

Apr 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez (63) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images/File Photo
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 27: Relief pitcher Justin Martinez #63 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a warm-up pitch during the ninth inning of the MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field on April 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) looks on before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Overview

  • A.J. Minter underwent a second MRI to assess a lat injury, with season-ending surgery being a possibility.
  • Danny Young was placed on the injured list with a left elbow sprain, and Tommy John surgery is under consideration.
  • The Mets have no left-handed relievers available, forcing reliance on right-handers for lefty matchups.
  • Veteran right-hander Chris Devenski was called up from Triple-A Syracuse to fill a bullpen spot, while Brooks Raley was moved to the 60-day injured list during his Tommy John recovery.
  • The injuries significantly impact a bullpen that began the week with a 3.04 ERA, among the best in MLB.