This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
1B Mark Vientos
Injury: Fractured right hand
IL date: July 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late August or early September
Status: Began a Minor League rehab assignment on Aug. 21, almost exactly six weeks after being struck on the right hand by a Michael Wacha sinker. Did not require surgery for the injury. Will receive reps at first and third base while on rehab. (updated Aug. 22) More >>
OF Juan Soto
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: July 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Ran several wind sprints in the outfield on Aug. 14 but has not taken additional steps forward since that time. Has vowed to be back on the field before the season ends and should have more than enough time to do so. (updated Aug. 22) More >>
INF Jorge Polanco
Injury: Left ankle bursitis
IL date: Aug. 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Polanco will require surgery which will take place soon, according to interim manager Andy Green. Polanco ended up having the least productive season of his career, hitting .148 with two home runs and six RBIs in 37 games. (updated Aug. 19) More >>
RHP Devin Williams
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: Aug. 10 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 8)
Expected return: September
Status: Began feeling arm fatigue early in August but did not receive an MRI until after an Aug. 7 outing. That test revealed a strain. Expects to return at some point in September. (updated Aug. 10) More >>
LHP Cionel Pérez
Injury: Left forearm strain
IL date: July 31 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 30)
Expected return: September at earliest
Status: Landed on the IL after throwing a 1-2-3 inning in Game 2 of a July 29 doubleheader against the Braves. The Mets are hoping he will return to the mound sometime in September. (updated Aug. 1)
RHP Justin Hagenman
Injury: Fractured rib
IL date: March 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
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 Tylor Megill
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 Reed Garrett
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
Aug. 19
• INF Jorge Polanco: Placed on 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis More >>
• RHP Jack Weisenburger: Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP Chayce McDermott: Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
• INF Eric Wagaman: Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
Aug. 17
• 3B Gabriel Arias: Designated for assignment
• 1B Christopher Morel: Contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse