Tommy John surgery recommended for Mets reliever Danny Young

Field Level Media|published: Sun 4th May, 13:22 2025

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Apr 20, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Danny Young (81) delivers a pitch during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The New York Mets transferred left-handed reliever Danny Young to the 60-day injured list on Sunday now that team doctors have recommended he undergo Tommy John surgery.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday that the team is awaiting a decision from Young about the next step.

The team placed Young, 30, on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with an elbow sprain.

In 2024, Young appeared in 42 games for the Mets and posted a 4-1 record and 4.52 ERA. He registered 48 strikeouts in just 37 2/3 innings.

This season, Young appeared in 10 games and had a 4.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings. His most recent appearance came April 26.

Between Young's injury and the left lat injury suffered last week by A.J. Minter, the Mets will be without their primary left-handed relievers for a significant length of time.

Also Sunday, the Mets called up RHP Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Syracuse to make his major league debut in Game 1 on their doubleheader Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Right-hander Austin Warren was optioned to Syracuse and appointed as the 27th player for both games of the doubleheader.

--Field Level Media