New York Mets lose starter Tylor Megill to IL in blow to rotation

For the second time in less than a week, the New York Mets have lost a starting pitcher to the injured list.

This time, it's Tylor Megill who landed on the 15-day IL on Tuesday, retroactive to June 15, due to a right elbow sprain, as the Mets announced. Righty reliever Justin Garza was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Megill's spot on the active roster.

The severity of Megill's elbow injury is not yet known and it's also unknown whether he has received imaging or not. The Mets will likely provide more details when manager Carlos Mendoza speaks to the media prior to the team's series opener at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves.

Megill lasted only 3.2 innings in his previous start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, where he allowed three runs on seven hits. The 29-year-old is 5-5 with a 3.95 ERA across 14 starts this season, but holds an abysmal 5.57 ERA in his last seven outings.

In addition to Megill, the Mets also lost ace Kodai Senga to the IL due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week. The good news is that it's only a low grade strain and he will be able to keep his arm active leading up until a reevaluation in two weeks. The bad news is that Senga is still expected to miss around five weeks of action.

With Senga out, Paul Blackburn will slide into the Mets' rotation to take his place. But now with Megill sidelined, it remains to be seen who slots into his spot. Megill was projected to start on Friday in the Mets' series opener in Philadelphia.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further updates.