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Mets Lose Megill to Elbow Sprain, Pitching Depth Tested

Losing their top ERA starter for the next month has forced the Mets to reshape their pitching staff, turning to spot arms as rehab pitchers inch toward readiness.

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Jun 14, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Tylor Megill was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sunday with a right elbow sprain and will be shut down for seven to ten days.
  • An MRI revealed significant inflammation around Megill’s elbow ligaments but no structural UCL damage, setting a best-case return timeline of four to five weeks.
  • The Mets will turn to a spot starter for Friday’s series opener in Philadelphia and have slotted Paul Blackburn into the rotation until their injured hurlers return.
  • Frankie Montas has struggled to a 13.17 ERA across five minor-league rehab outings, and Sean Manaea’s oblique recovery remains incomplete for a major-league comeback.
  • With Kodai Senga sidelined by a hamstring strain and Montas and Manaea unavailable, New York currently has just two healthy regular starters to navigate its upcoming schedule.