Tommy John surgery recommended for Mets reliever Danny Young

The New York Mets transferred left-handed reliever Danny Young to the 60-day injured list on Sunday now that team doctors have recommended he undergo Tommy John surgery.Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday that the team is awaiting a decision from Young about the next step.The team placed Young, 30, on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with an elbow sprain.In 2024, Young appeared in 42 games for the Mets and posted a 4-1 record and 4.52 ERA. He registered 48 strikeouts in just 37 2/3 innings.This season, Young appeared in 10 games and had a 4.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings. His most recent appearance came April 26.

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