With the MLB’s non-tender deadline approaching on November 21, the Mets are expected to part ways with one of their relief pitchers. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the Mets plan to non-tender left-handed pitcher Danny Young, making him a free agent.
Young, who is 31 years old, played in 10 games for the Mets this season before undergoing Tommy John surgery in May. According to Sammon, Young has recently resumed pitching and is projected to return sometime during the first half of the 2026 season.
Originally from Florida, Young isn’t eligible for arbitration and was set to earn around $820,000 in 2025, per Spotrac. He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the eighth round of the 2015 draft but didn’t make his MLB debut until 2022 with the Mariners, appearing in three games that year between Seattle and the Braves. In 2023, he pitched in eight relief appearances for the Braves before an injury sidelined him. After becoming a free agent in the offseason, the Mets signed Young to a minor league deal in 2024.
During his first year with the Mets, Young recorded a 4.54 ERA across 42 relief outings. He might not be the only player the Mets decide to non-tender by the deadline, as nine players on the roster, including Tyler Megill and David Peterson, are arbitration-eligible.
Fan Take: This news highlights the tough decisions teams must make balancing player potential and financial flexibility in the offseason. For baseball fans, it underscores the ongoing challenges for pitchers recovering from major injuries like Tommy John surgery, and how it can influence team rosters moving forward.
