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This move was inevitable as Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery in October and will miss the entirety of the 2026 season. This was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the Mets’ 40-man roster for the addition of Bryan Hudson on Tuesday.

Garrett, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time as a Super Two player, underwent Tommy John surgery in October, so he’ll miss all of next season. The 33-year-old is under Mets control through 2029.

Garrett had the surgery Wednesday. He posted a 3.90 ERA in 58 appearances this season before landing on the IL in mid-September. The Mets could choose to non-tender him and perhaps try to re-sign him to a two-year minor league deal this winter.

The move was retroactive to Monday. Garrett has been fine for the Mets this season, posting a 3.90 ERA and 64/26 K/BB ratio in 55 1/3 innings. There is no word yet on the timeline for his return, but he had previously missed a few weeks with a similar elbow injury in August, so he may be facing an extended absence.