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Mets Face Injury Crisis: Garrett and Montas Out

8/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Reed Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to August 23.
He struggled recently, allowing eight runs in 4.2 innings, increasing his ERA to 3.61.
José Castillo was called up from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Garrett.
Frankie Montas was moved to the 60-day injured list and is out for the season due to a torn UCL.
The Mets are gearing up for an important series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, Major League Baseball implemented the injured list to better manage player health, a response to increasing injury rates impacting team performance. The New York Mets exemplified this struggle, with 15 players on the injured list at one point. Such injuries, like Reed Garrett's elbow inflammation, highlight the importance of roster depth and effective health management in maintaining playoff competitiveness.

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Story summary

Reed Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to August 23.
He struggled recently, allowing eight runs in 4.2 innings, increasing his ERA to 3.61.
José Castillo was called up from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Garrett.
Frankie Montas was moved to the 60-day injured list and is out for the season due to a torn UCL.
The Mets are gearing up for an important series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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