The New York Mets have been searching for stability in their bullpen, and Reed Garrett’s return could not come at a better time.

Garrett, one of the Mets’ most reliable right-handed relievers this season, has been sidelined since late August with right elbow inflammation.

When fans hear the words “elbow inflammation,” panic often follows, since the phrase can sometimes be a polite prelude to devastating news.

Thankfully, in Garrett’s case, the outlook appears far more encouraging, as he is ready to begin his climb back toward the major league roster.

The Mets officially placed Garrett on the 15-day injured list on August 25, retroactive to August 23, and the absence has been glaring.

For a bullpen already stretched thin, losing Garrett for nearly two weeks was like removing a keystone

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