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Mets' Reed Garrett Out for 2026 After Tommy John Surgery

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Reed Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery on October 8, 2025, and will miss the 2026 season.
Elbow issues began in August, leading to multiple stints on the injured list.
In 2025 he appeared in 58 games with a 3.90 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 55.1 innings; he is the fifth Mets pitcher to undergo Tommy John this year.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, pitcher Tommy John became the first athlete to successfully undergo the revolutionary surgery that now bears his name. This procedure has since become common, with over 25,000 surgeries performed by 2020, significantly impacting player recovery. Reed Garrett's recent surgery marks him as the fifth New York Mets pitcher to require this operation in 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenges of elbow injuries in baseball. The long-term significance of this trend underscores the need for improved injury prevention strategies in professional sports.

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Story summary

Reed Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery on October 8, 2025, and will miss the 2026 season.
Elbow issues began in August, leading to multiple stints on the injured list.
In 2025 he appeared in 58 games with a 3.90 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 55.1 innings; he is the fifth Mets pitcher to undergo Tommy John this year.

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