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Mets Ace Megill Nears Comeback Amid Pitching Struggles
7 Aug
Summary
- Mets' pitching struggles a major reason for recent slump
- Megill expected to rejoin rotation later this month after injury
- Mets currently 2.5 games behind Phillies in NL East
The New York Mets have been struggling lately, currently sitting at 62-51 after a recent home loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The team's pitching department has been a major issue, performing well below expectations for the majority of the 2025 MLB season.
However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon for the Mets. Tylor Megill, who has been absent from the team's rotation since mid-June due to a right elbow sprain, is expected to make a comeback later this month. Megill recently threw 20 pitches in a simulated game at Citi Field and is on track to extend his session to two innings on Thursday, with a rehab assignment to follow shortly thereafter.
Megill was one of the more consistent players in the Mets' pitching rotation earlier this year, when the team led the majors with a 2.82 ERA prior to his injury. Since then, New York has fallen to 26th in that department, and it has been a major reason why the team has struggled to maintain their early-season pace.
The Mets have lost eight out of their last nine games, with the starting pitchers struggling mightily during that time. The team's hitting has also been underwhelming, as they were recently no-hit by the Guardians before a late Juan Soto home run saved them from embarrassment.
Despite the recent setbacks, the Mets still find themselves just 2.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East, a position they held for much of the year. Megill's impending return could provide the boost the team needs to regain their footing and make a push for the division title.
