Things didn’t go well for Tylor Megill in his potential final rehab start on Sunday afternoon.
The right-hander was roughed up again as he took the mound for the Syracuse Mets.
Megill ended up being pulled after allowing a total of five runs on four hits, two walks and two HBPs, while striking out just three batters in 2+ innings of work.
Buffalo Bisons outfielder Joey Loperfido jumped on him for a solo homer with one out in the bottom of the first but he responded by striking out a pair.
He worked around a second and third jam with one out in the second allowing just one more run, but wasn’t able to finish off the third.
Megill was removed after quickly loading the bases with a walk, HBP, and single.
Richard Lovelady entered and allowed an RBI single and grand slam, capping an ugly line.
After starting his rehab with three consecutive scoreless outings, Megill has responded by allowing three or more runs in three straight to lift his ERA to 6.60 over just 20 innings of work.
President of baseball operations David Stearns said earlier this week that the Mets will make a decision on Megill's potential activation and next steps following Sunday’s outing.
It’ll be interesting to see how the club plans on utilizing him down the stretch.
The 30-year-old began the year in the starting rotation, but with the trio of top prospects jumping into the mix there likely isn't a spot for him there.
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