Diaz (elbow) has given up nine runs (eight earned) on 10 hits and five walks while striking out 15 over 12.2 innings across four outings (three starts) for Single-A St. Lucie since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.
After undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last spring, Diaz hadn't been expected to make his 2024 debut until at some point around the middle of the season, but he made a speedier recovery than expected. After beginning a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May and making three starts, Diaz was cleared to rejoin the Mets' Single-A affiliate.
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Mets' Joel Diaz: Undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Diaz has undergone Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2023 season, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Diaz is one of the Mets' more promising young pitching prospects but now figures to be on the shelf until around midseason next year. The 19-year-old is ranked as the team's No. 11 prospect by MLB Pipeline.
