Tylor Megill Faces Likely UCL Surgery, Potentially Missing 2026 Season

New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill is "most likely" headed for UCL surgery after experiencing tightness with his secondary pitches during a rehab start. He is scheduled for an in-person visit in Los Angeles to confirm the diagnosis. Megill has been sidelined since June 14, beginning his minor league rehab on August 12, where he posted a 1-1 record with a 4.95 ERA over six starts in Double-A and Triple-A, last allowing five runs in 2.0 innings on September 7. If he undergoes surgery, the 30-year-old righty is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. Megill finished the 2024 season with a 5-5 record, 3.95 ERA, and 89 strikeouts over 68.1 innings across 14 starts, holding a career 26-26 record with a 4.46 ERA. He has two years of arbitration remaining before free agency in 2028.