New York – Mets Ice Max Scherzer He took himself off his start Wednesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals with what the team said left the annoying side.
The team said it will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Three-time Cy Young Award winner left with two wins in the sixth game and a 1-1 countdown Albert Pujols. With two runners up, Scherzer threw a slider in the dirt and immediately signaled to the New York bench that it was over.
Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, manager Buck Showalter and coach came out of the bunker to visit Sheerzer on the Hill. After a quick discussion, the 37-year-old right-hander walked off the field.
Scherzer threw 61 of his 87 pitches in hits and left with a 6-2 lead against his hometown team. Adam Ottavino He was given all the time he needed to warm up, and hit Pujols to finish the inning.
The Mets went on to win 11-4.
Scherzer was unable to make his last scheduled start with the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s National League Championship against the Atlanta Braves due to a tired arm. His first start for the Mets was postponed by a day due to a hamstring problem that surfaced late in spring training; Otherwise, Scherzer has been in good health since signing a three-year, $130 million contract with New York offshore.
On a great start this year, the Mets weren’t injured Jacob Degrom (Right Shoulder Reaction) Throughout the season, no return is expected until at least late June or July. effective alternative, Taylor Miguelon Sunday’s 15-day hit list with right biceps inflammation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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