Mets Promote Blade Tidwell, Lose Danny Young to Tommy John Surgery

The Mets have selected the contract of right-hander Blade Tidwell, reinforcing their pitching staff as they navigate roster changes. Tidwell takes the 40-man roster spot of left-hander Danny Young, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow issue that will require Tommy John surgery. Young’s injury, first reported earlier this week, delivers a setback to the Mets’ bullpen depth.

To accommodate the move, the club optioned right-hander Austin Warren to the minors but immediately recalled him as the 27th man for Saturday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. After Tidwell starts Game 1, he is expected to be sent back down, allowing the Mets to call up Dedniel Nunez for Game 2. The roster maneuvers ensure the team has fresh arms available as they look to manage pitching workload effectively.