Mets Place RHP Reed Garrett on IL, Promote LHP Jose Castillo

The New York Mets have placed right-handed reliever Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 23 due to right elbow inflammation, sidelining him for at least a couple of weeks. Garrett, who had been solid through much of the season with a 3.61 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 52 1/3 innings, struggled recently by allowing eight runs in 4 2/3 innings over his last five outings. To fill Garrett's spot, the Mets selected left-hander José Castillo from the minors, who has shown improved performance with a 2.19 ERA in 14 appearances since being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in May. Meanwhile, right-hander Frankie Montas was transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a significant UCL injury in his elbow, and he will not pitch again this season. Montas, who was recently moved from the rotation to the bullpen, posted a 6.28 ERA in nine games this season for the Mets. These roster moves come as the Mets prepare for a critical divisional series against the Philadelphia Phillies.