Trevor May Nearing Rehab Assignment, Return to New York Mets

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Mets
By Pat Ragazzo | Last updated 7/22/22

Lost in the shuffle of the promising Jacob deGrom news from Thursday night, Mets reliever Trevor May also took a significant step while appearing in the same sim game in Port St. Lucie.

According to a source, May tossed one inning on 20 pitches. His fastball velocity sat between 94-96 mph, while his slider and changeup looked sharp as well.

May faced live hitters on Sunday for the first time since injuring his right elbow in early-May.

Now, he is very close to beginning a rehab assignment, which is expected to come for Triple A Syracuse shortly after minor league games resume following the All-Star break.

May struggled earlier in the season as he attempted to pitch through an arm injury. He was unable to do so, before landing on the IL for a long-term stay.

On a positive note, the 32-year-old is healthy and in great shape after rehabbing for the past several months. The hope is he can rejoin the Mets' bullpen soon enough, and assume a role as one of the bridge pieces to elite closer Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning.

May was very solid for the Mets in 2021, posting a 3.59 ERA across 62 2/3 innings with 83 strikeouts. He isn't expected to require many rehab outings, before rejoining the big-league bullpen.

- Jacob deGrom Aces Sim Game As Possible Return to Mets Looms

- Latest Mets Trade Deadline Buzz

- MLB Insider: Mets Among Teams to Talk Juan Soto With Nationals

Follow Pat Ragazzo on Twitter (@ragazzoreport), be sure to bookmark Inside The Mets and check back daily for news, analysis and more.

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Mets and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: