Mets Face Left-Handed Bullpen Crisis Amid Injuries

The New York Mets' bullpen has been severely depleted on the left side after injuries to both A.J. Minter, who may require season-ending surgery for a lat strain, and Danny Young, who was placed on the injured list with an elbow sprain that could also need surgery. With both lefties sidelined, the Mets are left with an all right-handed bullpen, significantly impacting their ability to manage left-handed hitters and late-game matchups. Manager Carlos Mendoza has acknowledged the challenge but insists the team will try to manage the new imbalance, while right-hander Chris Devenski has been called up as a temporary replacement. Young's underlying metrics suggested he was performing better than his ERA indicated, making his loss even more significant. The Mets may look to Triple-A lefty Anthony Gose, who is performing well, as a possible reinforcement. Overall, the injuries have forced the Mets to reconsider their bullpen strategy and potentially accelerate roster moves for left-handed relief.