The New York Mets were hoping Tylor Megill could bolster their pitching staff, but his recovery has hit another obstacle — and time is running short.
Megill opened the season looking like a potential breakout, with a standout 1.74 ERA in March and April. He brought early consistency to the rotation, showing command and the kind of ability that made fans take notice.
However, his strong start didn’t last. Injuries soon interrupted his momentum, particularly a right elbow sprain in mid-June that sidelined him and began a tough rehab journey.
Supporters remained hopeful as Megill progressed through rehab starts, appearing to move closer to rejoining the team. That hope took a major blow when manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Megill had experienced tightness while throwing his secondary pitches — a setback serious enough to send him back to New York for further imaging.
Mendoza didn’t explicitly declare Megill’s season over, but his tone suggested the outlook is grim. “We’re running out of time,” Mendoza said when asked about Megill’s chances of returning — a comment that underscored how significant the situation has become.
Megill wasn’t just another option — he was seen as a critical part of the team’s depth, someone who could bridge the gap between young talent and veteran experience. This season, he posted a 3.95 ERA across 68.1 innings, proving he still had value as a reliable rotation piece.
With Megill out, the Mets will continue relying on a mix of veterans like Sean Manaea, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson, along with younger arms such as Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and Brandon Sproat. Kodai Senga is still in the minors working toward a return, making Megill’s absence even more significant.
The timing is especially unfortunate for Megill, as the 2025 season is slipping away and elbow injuries are notoriously complex for pitchers. What once looked like a hopeful return is now overshadowed by the possibility that he might not pitch again this year.
At his best, Megill resembled a solid mid-rotation starter — a stabilizing presence during tough stretches. Now, with the season nearing its end, it’s unclear whether he’ll have any role left to play in 2025. His story, once full of promise, now feels like it’s approaching an unfinished — and possibly final — chapter.