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NYM • Pitcher • #38
2 months ago
It’s a hit to New York’s rotation and middle relief depth for the rest of the immediate campaign and next season as well considering both would likely be out until 2027 recovering from reconstructive surgeries. A final decision on their next steps should come at some point in the near future, but it sounds like both are facing extended absences.
Source: The Athletic
NYM • Pitcher • #38
2 months ago
There wasn’t much of a path for Megill to return to New York as a starter with top prospects Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat excelling at the highest level. However, it’s a hit to the Mets’ pitching depth as he might’ve had a role down the home stretch as a relief weapon. There should be a clearer picture of the 30-year-old right-hander’s future at some point in the coming days.
Source: Anthony DiComo
NYM • Pitcher • #38
3 months ago
Megill struggled with his command in Thursday’s outing at Triple-A Syracuse, walking four batters and allowing three runs over four innings. He’ll get one final tune-up there before returning to the Mets in some capacity in early September.
Source: Anthony DiComo
NYM • Pitcher • #38
3 months ago
He struck out four and walked four. The Mets are keeping Megill stretched out as a rotation option as he returns from an elbow sprain, but he might wind up in the pen if things go as hoped.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
3 months ago
The 30-year-old right-hander punched out four batters on the night, throwing 39 of his 65 total pitches for strikes. He’ll probably need one additional rehab start to get a bit more stretched out before the Mets rush him back into their starting rotation, but it’s coming soon.
Source: Mike Mayer
NYM • Pitcher • #38
4 months ago
Megill will throw another session Sunday. The right-hander has been on the injured list since June 15 with an elbow sprain, and it’s possible he could be an option for the Mets’ pitching staff — maybe even as one who makes starts — before the end of 2025.
Source: Laura Albanese
NYM • Pitcher • #38
4 months ago
The Mets said Megill could return in four or five weeks after he went down with an elbow sprain last month, but this rules him out through mid-August. He might be a reliever when he comes back.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
5 months ago
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Megill, who was set to take the ball on Friday against the Phillies, will miss at least 4-5 weeks, even in a best-case scenario. The 29-year-old righty told reporters that he isn’t dealing with any structural damage in his elbow and expects to re-start a throwing program within the next week or two once the inflammation subsides. He was tagged for six runs — three earned — over 3 2/3 innings in his last start on Saturday against the Rays. There’s no shortage of intriguing pitching prospects at Triple-A to fill the vacant rotation spot including Nolan McLean, Blade Tidwell or Brandon Sproat. The wild card is sensation Jonah Tong, but he’s still in Double-A. It’ll likely be a short-term stopgap with veterans Frankie Montas (lat) and Sean Manaea (oblique) getting close to returning for their respective season debuts.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
5 months ago
The second single was a bunt by Nolan Gorman, putting the tying run on second base and the go-ahead run on first. Megill, though, fanned Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II and Masyn Winn afterwards. It’s the first time since Apr. 2 that he’s struck out three in an inning.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
5 months ago
A double and a hit brought a run in for the Rays in the third inning. Things then unraveled for Megill in the fourth. Junior Caminero took him deep for a solo homer to lead off the frame. The Rays would then bring three more runs in before Megill was pulled with two outs in the frame. The 29-year-old right-hander ends the day with a 3.95 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and an 89/33 K/BB ratio across 68 1/3 innings. He’ll face the Phillies in Philadelphia on Friday.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
5 months ago
While Mets hitters were combining to hit six homers, Megill allowed none to Colorado. He’s surrendered just five in 64 2/3 innings on the season. Throw in the outstanding 30 percent strikeout rate, and it’s kind of surprising he’s not doing better than a 3.76 ERA. Alas, it’s held him back that he has far weaker numbers with men on base than with the bases empty. He remains a fair mixed-league play anyway, and he’ll get the Rays next.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
6 months ago
Megill was hit for four runs in the open frame, including two on a home run by Max Muncy. He recovered tremendously following the first inning, locking in for five more scoreless frames, striking out seven batters over six innings. The 29-year-old right-hander will take a 3.77 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 79/28 K/BB ratio across 59 2/3 innings into a start against the Rockies in Colorado on Sunday.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
6 months ago
Megill punched out six batters on the night while also issuing four free passes. All of the scoring done against him came in the opening inning as Mike Tauchman drew a one-out walk and Miguel Vargas followed with a two-run blast. He settled in nicely after that though and kept the White Sox’ offense at bay the remainder of the evening. He got 14 swings and misses on 100 pitches on the night — six each on his fastball and slider — while posting a CSW of 31 percent. Now 4-4 on the season, he’ll bring a 3.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 72/27 K/BB ratio (53 2/3 innings) into Monday’s showdown against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
6 months ago
Megill gave up four hits, walked five and struck out four. He’s now lost back-to-back starts for the second time this year. Megill had a 1.09 ERA in his first five starts but has since seen his ERA balloon up to 3.74. His 3.51 xFIP points to Megill being somewhere in the middle, but certainly he was pitching over his head earlier this season. Megill is lined up to face a scuffling Red Sox team on the road next week.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
6 months ago
Megill struck out seven tonight, but the contact against him was pretty hard and he gave up runs in three of the first four innings. The loss leaves him 3-3 with a 3.10 ERA, and while we’d use him in mixed leagues most weeks right now, a road start in Yankee Stadium makes him a weak play next week.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
7 months ago
Megill also issued three walks on the night while punching out six. The 29-year-old hurler served up a two-run blast to Alec Burleson in the second inning, then the Cardinals scratched out another pair in the third inning on RBI singles from Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras. Megill generated nine swings and misses on 90 pitches on the evening, posting an elite CSW of 36 percent. Still 3-2 on the season, he’ll look to rebound as he carries a 2.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 45/15 K/BB ratio (36 innings) into Saturday’s showdown against the Cubs.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
7 months ago
Megill entered the seventh inning with a 7-1 lead and was allowed to start the inning despite at 92 pitches. He allowed a double and a single while getting one strikeout before being pulled from the game. Jose Butto would then allow that inherited runner to score in addition to three more runs before the Mets’ bullpen blew the game for good in the ninth. Megill posted a 28 percent whiff rate and 37 percent CSW and deserved a far better fate in this one. He’ll look to rebound in St. Louis next week.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
7 months ago
Megill continued his dominance over the division-rival Phillies with his first double-digit strikeout performance since September 10, 2021. He struggled with his control, handing out four free passes, but managed to limit Philadelphia’s potent lineup to just one hit into the middle innings. He piled up 14 swinging strikes, with only three of those coming on his four-seam fastball and finished with a near-elite 38 percent CSW. The 29-year-old appears to be legitimately putting it together this season, allowing just seven runs — three earned — over his first five starts. There will be some pullback eventually from a run-prevention standpoint, but he’s been extremely impressive so far. He’ll carry a microscopic 1.09 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 30/11 K/BB ratio across 24 2/3 innings into a road matchup on Sunday against the Nationals.
NYM • Pitcher • #38
7 months ago
The right-hander struck out three batters on the evening and didn’t allow a base on balls. The Twins touched him up for a pair of unearned runs in the third inning thanks to an error by Francisco Lindor. They then pushed single runs across in the fourth and fifth innings. Megill got six swings and misses on 95 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of just 18 percent. He’ll look to bounce back as he carries a 1.40 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 20/7 K/BB ratio (19 1/3 innings) into Sunday’s matchup against the Cardinals.