The Mets have placed right-handed pitcher Tylor Megill on the IL due to a sprained right elbow.
Megill struggled badly during his start against the Rays on Saturday at Citi Field, allowing seven runs (three earned) on seven hits while walking two, striking out five, and uncorking a wild pitch.
He has taken a downturn since starting the season hot, allowing four runs or more in five of his last eight starts.
With Megill on the IL, reliever Justin Garza has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse — possibly to keep a spot warm until the Mets decide who starts in Megill’s place the next time through the rotation.
The way Megill had been pitching recently, it was possible he was nearing the end of his run in the rotation, since Frankie Montas is expected back after making one more rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse.
Beyond Montas, the Mets are also expected to get Sean Manaea back relatively soon. Manaea has already made three rehab starts, and will likely make two or three more before being activated.
Still, the loss of Megill so soon after the Mets placed Kodai Senga on the IL due to a hamstring injury will challenge their depth at least for a short time.
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