JUSTIN GARZA NEWS

Elects free agency Garza elected to become a free agent Tuesday.

Impact He passed through waivers after being removed from the Mets' 40-man roster, but Garza has decided to hit the free-agent market rather than accept an outright assignment. The 31-year-old has allowed four runs with a 3:1 K:BB in 6.2 innings during his brief time with the Mets in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mets activate center fielder Jose Siri from 60-day injured list after his recovery from broken leg

New York Mets center fielder Jose Siri was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and started against the Philadelphia Phillies, five months after breaking his left leg

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Stays in organization The Mets outrighted Garza to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Garza will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old has made five relief appearances with the Mets this season, yielding four runs with a 3:1 K:BB in 6.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Mets designated Garza for assignment Sunday.

Impact Garza has been with Triple-A Syracuse since July 23, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster Sunday to make room for Brandon Sproat, who'll be making his MLB debut. Assuming Garza clears waivers, he'll likely remain within the Mets organization. He's posted a 7.86 ERA in 26.1 innings with Syracuse this season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Mets designated Garza for assignment Sunday.

Impact Garza has been with Triple-A Syracuse since July 23, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster Sunday to make room for Brandon Sproat, who'll be making his MLB debut. Assuming Garza clears waivers, he'll likely remain within the Mets organization. He's posted a 7.86 ERA in 26.1 innings with Syracuse this season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Mets optioned Garza to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Garza was just recalled Tuesday and did not make an appearance during his most recent stint with the big club. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Jose Butto's (illness) return.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mets activate Starling Marte from injured list

Designated hitter Starling Marte has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the New York Mets

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Rejoins big club The Mets recalled Garza from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact The 31-year-old had a couple short stints with the Mets in June but has spent the past month with Syracuse. Garza has pitched in five games for New York this year and has given up four earned runs with a 3:1 K:BB across 6.2 innings.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Syracuse The Mets optioned Garza to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Garza will be shipped back upstate after giving up four earned runs in two innings during his outing Friday. He'll be joined on the trip to Syracuse by Blade Tidwell, and Chris Devenski and Tyler Zuber will come up to fill the open spots on New York's roster.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies surge past Mets with six-run seventh inning, claim first place in NL East

Bryson Stott hit a bases-clearing triple in a six-run seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-...

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Mets rotation loses Tylor Megill for at least 1 month with right elbow sprain

The New York Mets placed right-hander Tylor Megill on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right elbow sprain.

JUNE 17 • FOX SPORTS

Mets rotation loses Tylor Megill for at least 1 month with right elbow sprain

The New York Mets lost a member of their rotation for at least one month when right-hander Tylor Megill was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Back in majors The Mets recalled Garza from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact The 31-year-old was demoted to Syracuse on Sunday but will quickly rejoin the Mets with Tylor Megill (elbow) landing on the injured list. Garza delivered 3.2 scoreless frames during his prior week-long stint with the big-league club.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mets place Tylor Megill on IL with elbow sprain, recall Garza The Mets placed right-hander Tylor Megill on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday (retroactive to Sunday) with a right elbow sprain and recall...

JUNE 17 • MLB.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Mets optioned Garza to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Garza had covered three scoreless innings between two relief appearances over the past two days, so he was unlikely to be available for at least the Mets' next game or two. New York opted to swap Garza off its 26-man active roster for a fresh relief arm in righty Ty Adcock, who was recalled from Syracuse.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez placed on paternity list

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the paternity list before the opener of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Promoted to MLB The Mets selected Garza's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garza was acquired from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations over the weekend and will join the big club, taking the roster spot of fellow reliever Brandon Waddell. The 31-year-old Garza appeared in 19 games at Triple-A with San Francisco's organization and posted a 6.11 ERA and 10.2 K/9 across 17.2 innings out of the bullpen.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to MLB The Mets selected Garza from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garza was acquired from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations over the weekend and will join the big club, taking the roster spot of fellow reliever Brandon Waddell. The 31-year-old Garza appeared in 19 games at Triple-A with San Francisco's organization and posted a 6.11 ERA and 10.2 K/9 across 17.2 innings out of the bullpen.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Giants trade RHP Justin Garza to Mets Deadspin | Report: Giants trade RHP Justin Garza to Mets

JUNE 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dealt to Mets Garza was traded from the Giants to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations Saturday.

Impact Garza has spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Sacramento. His 6.11 ERA and 1.151 WHIP don't paint an optimistic picture, but a 20:6 K:BB across 17.2 innings suggests he's pitched better than his results. Garza should serve as depth in the minor leagues for the Mets.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Worcester The Red Sox optioned Garza to Triple-A Worcester, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garza was up with Boston for just two days and made his lone relief appearance in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Mets. He recorded two outs in that appearance while giving up three earned runs on three hits.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Garza was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garza has put up a 6.11 ERA across 16 appearances in the majors this season. He might only be up for a few days while Brayan Bello is on the paternity leave list.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Garza was optioned by the Red Sox on Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Garza had been in the big leagues since mid-May, making 16 relief appearances. He struggled to a 6.11 ERA and 1.75 WHIP while walking 14.0 percent of the batters he faced. Joely Rodriguez (shoulder) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two homers in loss Garza (0-2) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits over one inning against Minnesota. He struck out two.

Impact Garza got beat up in a hurry Thursday, surrendering solo homers to Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton in the first inning. He then gave up a leadoff single to Ryan Jeffers to start the second inning before being relieved by Brandon Walter. The right-hander has now allowed seven runs over 7.2 innings of work this month after maintaining a 1.42 ERA through May.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Thursday Garza will serve as the Red Sox's opener Thursday against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Garza will start on the mound Thursday and likely stay in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to Brandon Walter, who will be making his MLB debut. Garza holds a 3.46 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 13 innings on the season and threw two scoreless frames Monday against Minnesota.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE