Because Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom were injured at the beginning of the 2022 season, Megill was named the team’s Opening Day starter. “Maybe the most unlikely” Opening Day starter in Mets history, according to the New York Post.[20] Megill pitched the first five innings of a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 29, 2022.[21] He was listed as injured on May 15 due to inflammation in his right biceps.[22] September saw Megill’s return from the disabled list as a relief pitcher, albeit he had trouble in his appearances outside of the bullpen.[23] He was assigned to COVID-19.
placed on the injured list just two days prior to the start of the team’s postseason series against the San Diego Padres and just before the last game of the regular season.[24]
For the 2023 season, Megill was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.[25] To begin the second game of a double header on May 1, 2023, Megill struck outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves. Acuña had to depart the game due to a bruise in his left shoulder.
After signing a contract with the Mets, Megill debuted with the Brooklyn Cyclones, finishing 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 28 relief innings.[10] He started the 2019 season with the Columbia Fireflies and was promoted to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the St. Lucie Mets during the season. Megill was 6–7 with a 3.52 ERA over 22 games (11 starts) between the three clubs, striking out 92 batters in 71+1⁄3 innings.[11] Megill did not participate in any games in 2020 since the minor league season was cancelled owing to the
