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Mets Put Reed Garrett on 15-Day IL, Select José Castillo as Francisco Alvarez Nears Rehab

Imaging showed only inflammation, keeping a short IL stint in play.

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Mets' Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is taking batting practice ahead of his rehab schedule.
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Overview

  • Reed Garrett went on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 23 with right elbow inflammation after an MRI revealed no ligament damage.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said Garrett received a cortisone shot and could resume throwing a few days after the injection, with a return around the minimum stay viewed as possible.
  • The Mets selected left-hander José Castillo from Triple-A Syracuse to reinforce the bullpen and transferred Frankie Montas to the 60-day IL after declaring his season over due to an elbow injury.
  • Garrett has a 3.61 ERA in a career-high 54 appearances but had struggled recently, prompting caution after difficulty recovering between outings.
  • Catcher Francisco Alvarez took batting practice and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday or Thursday, with his throwing still under evaluation and designated hitter usage not preferred.