Latest Mets injuries & transactions

July 16th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Fractured right fibula
IL date: May 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Threw live batting practice for the first time on July 10, firing 40 pitches without issue, and pitched again against Minor Leaguers with Brooklyn over the All-Star break. Is nearing rehab assignment. (updated July 16) More >>

OF
Injury: Lumbar spine disc herniation
IL date: April 30 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Mid- to late July
Status: Began a Minor League rehab assignment on June 30 and will continue it at least through July 17. Could be activated shortly after playing for Triple-A Syracuse that night. (updated July 16) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 15 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Began a Minor League rehab assignment on June 25 and advanced to Triple-A Syracuse on July 8. Could apply for an extension of his assignment beyond the 30-day limit, which is often granted for pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery. (updated July 11) More >>

1B
Injury: Fractured right hand
IL date: July 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Struck on the right hand by a 92.2 mph Michael Wacha sinker on July 9. Will not require surgery but is expected to miss six to eight weeks. (updated July 11) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: July 8 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Felt discomfort during a July 7 appearance against the Royals and went for an MRI the next day, which revealed no ligament damage. Will rest for around five days before restarting a throwing program. (updated July 9) 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: 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)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 16
• 2B : Activated from 10-day injured list More >>
• INF : Designated for assignment

July 12
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

July 10
• 1B : Placed on 10-day IL
• RHP Dan Hammer: Designated for assignment
• SS : Contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse