Morning Briefing: Megill, Garrett Recommended For Tommy John
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets got a two-for-one negative pitching update Friday night. As reported in an Athletic article by Tim Britton, both Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett have been recommended for Tommy John surgery.
Both pitchers are still receiving additional opinions and going through their options before their plans are finalized. Megill was great in March and April before struggling in May and June, and hasn’t pitched in the majors since then. Garrett has had his ups and downs, too, but was still a valuable part of the bullpen who the Mets may be without for the foreseeable future.
NL Wild Card Update
The Mets won 12-6 in their opener over the Nationals. The Reds won their third straight, 7-4, remaining 2.0 games behind the Mets for the third Wild Card spot.
The Diamondbacks lost 8-2 to the Phillies, and the Giants lost 6-3 to the Dodgers. They’re now three and four games back of the Mets, respectively.
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Britton’s piece also noted that fireballer Dylan Ross likely would have been in the majors by now if not for a blister. There’s still a chance, per Britton, that Ross could be promoted this season and could even make the postseason roster.
Juan Soto achieved history in his first season as a Met when on Friday night he hit home run No. 42 on the season, a career high in home runs for Soto.
According to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online, there have been two seasons in MLB history with at least 42 home runs, 30 stolen bases and 120 walks:
- Juan Soto, 2025
- Barry Bonds, 1996
Soto is making big history as a Met.
The Mets are expecting a larger-than usual crowd on Saturday and due to the expected attendance, they have adjusted gate-opening times to earlier:
- Parking lots/ Block party: 1:10 p.m.
- Early entry season ticket member gates: 1:40 p.m.
- All other gates: 2:10 p.m.
- First pitch: 4:10 p.m.
According to Major League Baseball, Francisco Lindor is the first shortstop in MLB history with four seasons of 25-plus home runs and 25-plus stolen bases. The 2025 campaign was the third season in a row he has done such.
Tyrone Taylor was 1-for-4 with an RBI and played six innings defensively in his first rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.
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Baseball legend Clayton Kershaw made his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday. The future Hall of Famer struck out the last batter he faced and exited to a raucous ovation.
According to Major League Baseball, Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Friday became the third player in New York Yankees history to post a 30-home run/30-stolen base season.
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John Stocum recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Thursday that included Jack Wenninger shining in the game that sent Binghamton on to the ELCS.
Kai Chang recapped Jonah Tong’s rebound performance from Thursday.
Andrew Steele-Davis breaks down the four-up, two-down of the Mets’ series against the Padres.
Check out the most recent episode of the MMO Podcast.
Jack Markowski previews Taylor’s first rehab assignment on his journey back from injury.
Christian De Block previewed the Mets’ series against the Nationals in their final home series of 2025.
On This Date in Mets History
Born on This Date: Zach Pop (1996), AJ Ramos (1986), Jason Bay (1978), Dave Gallagher (1960), Dennis Ribant (1941).
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