Latest Mets injuries & transactions

June 22nd, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

SS
Injury: Strained left calf
IL date: April 23 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly June 24
Status: Played rehab games June 19 and 21, had a high-intensity workout June 22 and will return to Syracuse Tuesday for what could be his final rehab game. That would set him up for a midweek return -- as soon as Wednesday if he doesn't need rest, potentially Thursday if he does. (updated June 22) More >>

RHP
Injury: Fractured right fibula
IL date: May 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Began playing light catch in June but was "still in the early stages" of his rehab, per manager Carlos Mendoza. Expects to undergo reimaging at the six-week mark on June 26. Could begin his ramp-up after that. (updated June 22) More >>

OF
Injury: Right hip flexor strain
IL Date: May 26 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late June
Status: Began a Minor League rehab assignment on June 19 and played again June 21 for Triple-A Syracuse. Will play more games in the Minors the week of June 22. (updated June 22) More >>

SS
Injury: Fractured left thumb
IL date: May 3 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid- to late June
Status: Fractured his thumb sliding into first base in a May 2 loss to the Angels. Sent to Single-A St. Lucie for rehab assignment on June 18 and advanced to Triple-A Syracuse on June 21. Will require additional time in the Minors. (updated June 21) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right hip impingement
IL date: June 15 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 12)
Expected return: Late June
Status: Threw a bullpen session June 20 and is scheduled for a multi-inning live batting practice session early in the week of June 21. Should return soon after he's eligible on June 27, potentially without making a Minor League rehab start. (updated June 20) More >>

INF
Injury: Left Achilles bursitis
IL date: April 18, retroactive to April 15 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 15)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Continues to take batting practice as he looks to return in a DH-only capacity, but was not close to restarting a Minor League rehab assignment as of a June 15 update. (updated June 15) More >>

OF
Injury: Lumbar spine disc herniation
IL date: April 30 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half
Status: Began baseball activities in early June but remains on a fluid timeline depending on the progression of his symptoms. Expects to play again this season. (updated June 15) More >>

RHP
Injury: Fractured rib
IL date: March 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Fractured a rib during a March 5 game against the Nationals. Was initially given a 4-8-week timeline but was still not throwing as of an early June update. (updated June 1)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 15 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss all of 2026 recovering from surgery but is under team control through 2029. (updated Feb. 15) More >>

RHP
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss all of 2026 recovering from surgery but is under team control through 2027. (updated Feb. 12) More >>

RHP
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss all of 2026 recovering from surgery but is under team control through 2029. (updated Feb. 10)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

June 18
• INF : Outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse
• SS : Sent on rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie

June 16
• RHP : Reinstated from 15-day injured list
• INF : Reported to big league club
• INF : Designated for assignment
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

June 15
• INF : Claimed off waivers from the Tigers
• INF : Transferred to 60-day IL
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP : Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

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