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Mets Face Season-Long Loss of Danny Young After Tommy John Surgery Recommendation

With A.J. Minter also sidelined, the team scrambles to address a left-handed bullpen shortage.

Apr 20, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Danny Young (81) delivers a pitch during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Team doctors have recommended Tommy John surgery for Mets reliever Danny Young, which would sideline him for the 2025 season if he proceeds with the procedure.
  • Young was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 4 after an elbow sprain initially placed him on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 27.
  • The Mets are now without any healthy left-handed bullpen options, as A.J. Minter is also on the 60-day IL with a lat injury and unlikely to return before September.
  • Genesis Cabrera was called up to fill the left-handed void, while Brooks Raley, recovering from Tommy John surgery last year, is not expected to return until late June.
  • Danny Young had made 10 appearances this season, recording a 4.32 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 8.1 innings before his injury.