New York Mets
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the New York Mets pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
The Mets face a pitching crisis with Scott, Nunez, Megill, and Garrett all sidelined by Tommy John surgeries, while Minter recovers from lat surgery.
KEY PITCHERS
Christian Scott
SP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery (internal brace) (09/25/24). Projected MiLB. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Scott is nearing the end of rehab. His durability as a young starter post-surgery is a high-risk wildcard for New York.
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Dedniel Núñez
RP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery (Jul '25). 60-Day IL. Questionable for 2026 season.
Durability Risk Profile
Devastating loss for the high-leverage bullpen. Recovery targets late 2026 return at the earliest.
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Tylor Megill
SP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery (09/22/25). 60-Day IL. Out for 2026 season.
Durability Risk Profile
Megill sidelined for 2026. Focus is on 2027 recovery following his first major UCL reconstruction.
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Reed Garrett
RP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery (10/08/25). 60-Day IL. Out for 2026 season.
Durability Risk Profile
Garrett sidelined for 2026. Deep recovery timeline for the late-season surgery.
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A.J. Minter
RP • #5 Starter
Injury History
Lat surgery (05/12/25). Projected Injured List. Out until at least May.
Durability Risk Profile
Lat repairs can affect mechanical follow-through and torque. Focus is on velocity recovery in early summer.
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Edwin Díaz
RP • #6 Starter
Injury History
Generally healthy 2025 post-WBC knee surgery. Active for PR in WBC 2026.
Durability Risk Profile
Diaz has stabilized his health. Low current risk despite high-intensity role.
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