Mets' Danny Young Placed on IL With Elbow Sprain

The New York Mets have placed left-handed reliever Danny Young on the 15-day injured list due to an elbow sprain, with Tommy John surgery being considered as a potential option that could sideline him through next season. This move leaves the Mets' bullpen without a left-handed pitcher after A.J. Minter, the only other lefty reliever, also went on the injured list with a significant lat strain and is weighing season-ending surgery. To compensate, the Mets called up right-hander Chris Devenski from Triple-A and added Brandon Waddell, a left-hander returning from overseas play, as a bulk reliever behind an opener. Brooks Raley, a lefty rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, remains out until at least late June. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence that right-handed relievers can handle lefty matchups, citing their success against left-handed hitters so far this season. The current bullpen reshuffle highlights the Mets' depth challenges and reliance on right-handed options for late-game situations.