New York Mets lose starter Tylor Megill to IL in blow to rotation

The New York Mets have placed right-handed starting pitcher Tylor Megill on the 15-day IL due to a right elbow sprain.

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 | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

For the second time in less than a week, the New York Mets have lost a starting pitcher to the injured list.

This time, it's Tylor Megill who landed on the 15-day IL on Tuesday, retroactive to June 15, due to a right elbow sprain, as the Mets announced. Righty reliever Justin Garza was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Megill's spot on the active roster.

As Megill told the media prior to the team's series opener at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves, he received an MRI on his elbow that showed a lot of inflammation. The right-hander's MRI showed no ligament damage and the plan is for him to be shutdown for 7-10 days before being reevaluated.

Tylor Megill said he felt "pulling" on his elbow on his offspeed pitches in Saturday's start vs. the Rays

MRI results have showed "a lot of inflammation around the elbow" pic.twitter.com/9zGcmwhNre

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 17, 2025

Megill lasted only 3.2 innings in his previous start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, where he allowed three runs on seven hits. As Megill revealed to reporters, he felt "pulling" on his elbow when throwing offspeed pitches in his last start.

The 29-year-old is 5-5 with a 3.95 ERA across 14 starts this season, but holds an abysmal 5.57 ERA in his last seven outings.

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In addition to Megill, the Mets also lost ace Kodai Senga to the IL due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week. The good news is that it's only a low grade strain and he will be able to keep his arm active leading up until a reevaluation in two weeks. The bad news is that Senga is still expected to miss around five weeks of action.

With Senga out, Paul Blackburn will slide into the Mets' rotation to take his place. But now with Megill sidelined, it remains to be seen who slots into his spot. Megill was projected to start on Friday in the Mets' series opener in Philadelphia. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, the Mets will use a spot starter for Megill's next turn.

The New York Post's Mike Puma reported that the Mets are still evaluating what to do with Megill's spot in the rotation and that team officials are hoping Frankie Montas shows improvement in his sixth rehab start on Wednesday with Syracuse.

Mets are evaluating options for Megill’s spot in the rotation. Have not committed to anything. Team officials are rooting hard for Frankie Montas to show something in his rehab start for Syracuse tomorrow.

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) June 17, 2025

Per Mendoza, Megill could miss up to 4-5 weeks, which is the best case scenario.