"The 30-year-old Megill last pitched on June 14, as he was sidelined by an elbow sprain that (according to the pitcher) didn't come with any structural damage at the time. However, Megill's rehab assignment was shut down due to some renewed elbow discomfort during a Triple-A start on September 7, and the latest set of tests has apparently delivered the unwelcome news of UCL damage."
"Garrett has been battling elbow issues for over a month, as he missed two weeks (spanning the end of August and start of September) due to elbow inflammation. That minimal IL stint didn't seem like cause for concern until yesterday, when Garrett was returned to the 15-day IL with a sprain in his throwing elbow."
"Britton writes that Garrett could opt for a PRP injection and then see if that is enough to heal his elbow, yet the nerve surgery and the attached four-month recovery period are additional obstacles. If Garrett got a Tommy John surgery relatively soon, he would very likely be ready to go by Opening Day 2027. If he goes the PRP route, he wouldn't be able to get the shot until after he is fully recovered from the nerve procedure,"
Both Mets right-handed pitchers Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett have been recommended for Tommy John surgery. Megill last pitched June 14 and experienced an elbow sprain that initially showed no structural damage; a rehab appearance on September 7 produced renewed elbow discomfort and tests have revealed UCL damage. Garrett experienced elbow inflammation that led to a brief IL stint and was returned to the 15-day IL with a throwing elbow sprain. Garrett faces a planned nerve relocation surgery with a four-month recovery and could try a PRP injection, but scheduling and the possibility of eventual TJ surgery create significant timing and career risks. Both pitchers will miss the remainder of 2025.
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