Mets' Danny Young Faces Surgery, Bullpen in Flux

New York Mets reliever Danny Young has been recommended for Tommy John surgery after suffering an elbow sprain, though he has not yet made a final decision on undergoing the procedure. Young, who posted a 4.32 ERA over 10 appearances this season, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list and is expected to miss significant time, likely until at least the second half of 2026. The Mets' bullpen is further strained as left-hander A.J. Minter is sidelined with a lat injury that may require season-ending surgery. In response, the Mets have called up right-hander Blade Tidwell from Triple-A for his MLB debut, and Génesis Cabrera remains the primary lefty in the bullpen, with Anthony Gose available in Syracuse. Several other relievers, including Brooks Raley, are also on the 60-day IL. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the ongoing bullpen challenges and emphasized the team's need to adapt.