Big Mets right-handed Tylor Megill made his first rehab on Saturday afternoon with Single-A Brooklyn and completely dominated the competition.
Megill threw two perfect innings (31 pitches/21 strikes) while striking out all six batters he faced.
Megill, 28, made just one start for the Mets this season before suffering a shoulder strain. That start came on March 31 against the Milwaukee Brewers, where he went four innings giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks. He also struck out four batters in that lone start.
The injury came at a bad time for Megill, who earned a spot out of spring training after ace Kodai Senga started the year in IL. In six appearances (five starts) this spring, Megill has posted a 3.92 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. He struck out 23 batters in 20.2 innings pitched.
In Megill’s absence, José Butto took the mountain. After a quick start, 26-year-old Butto has struggled in the last two matches, particularly in command. Butto gave up six runs in 10 innings while walking eight batters against the Dodgers on April 20 and the Cardinals on April 26.
It’s unclear how many rehab sessions Megill might need, but if he can stay healthy during his time in the minors, he could return in May. Senga is not eligible to return from the 60-day IL until May 27 at the earliest.
