New York Mets’ Danny Young sent to 60-day injured list due to Tommy John surgery

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 5, 2025, 10:29 IST

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The New York Mets are navigating a tough MLB season. Several players are sidelined with injuries, including Danny Young, who needs Tommy John surgery. Despite these setbacks, key players like Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are performing well. Manager Carlos Mendoza is optimistic. Dedniel Nunez has joined the active roster.

New York Mets’ Danny Young sent to 60-day injured list due to Tommy John surgery (Image Source: Getty)

Now that the baseball season is heating up with teams and players smashing records and hits, the New York Mets are also starting to play better in the MLB season. Now, with four other players out due to injuries, The Mets transferred Danny Young to the 60-day injured list. Young will undergo Tommy John surgery. He will likely be sidelined into next season.

New York Mets’ crisis as 5 players in injured list

Players like Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, who have had a big name in the MLB have made solid improvements within the team, despite a few team players having to undergo injuries. Meanwhile, New York Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza remains hopeful.
After one of the team members in the New York Mets faces issues related to injuries, it has been yet another challenge for the team to face.

Last week, the New York Mets lost a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now, they’re focused on their next games. They already won the first game against the St. Louis Cardinals and are getting ready for Game 2, which will take place on Sunday.
One of the pitchers, Danny Young has sustained This adds to the team’s worries. Mendoza talked about Young’s injury during a press meeting before Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.
“Surgery has been recommended for Danny Young. He was placed on the 60-day IL.”
Now, to manage the team, and in the span of just one week, five Mets pitchers have been placed on the 60-day injured list. Young was the most recent addition. Now, Carlos Mendoza has to evaluate how to fill the growing void in the bullpen and rotation. The list includes, Danny Young, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, AJ Minter, Brooks Raley.

Carlos Mendoz hopeful of a solid season

Even though the Mets have many pitchers, they are missing some important players because of injuries.
While manager Carlos Mendoza still believes in the players who are healthy and thinks they can help the team win. While an one important pitcher is returned from injury on Sunday.
Pitcher Dedniel Nuñez has been added to the active roster. He said:
“They’ve been really, really good and I’ve been proud to watch them. Now, I’m proud to be a part of this group and be able to help them and support them in any way that I can, Physically, I feel like I’m prepared for any situation.”
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