Mets Reliever Reed Garrett Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Out for 2026 Season

New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett has undergone Tommy John surgery, as anticipated, which will sideline him for the entire 2026 MLB season. The 32-year-old right-hander had the procedure performed on Thursday. Garrett, who is entering his first arbitration year in 2026 and remains under team control through 2028, is projected to earn approximately $1.4 million next season if offered arbitration. His 2025 season concluded on September 18 when he was placed on the injured list with an elbow sprain. He posted a solid 3.90 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 64 strikeouts in 55.1 innings across 58 appearances, averaging 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Over his three seasons with the Mets, Garrett holds a 4.10 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 129.2 innings.