The New York Mets deliberated over potentially moving Max Scherzer’s next start from Sunday to Tuesday due to recent neck stiffness. However, the team has decided that Scherzer will indeed start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets General Manager Billy Eppler clarified that the neck issue was unrelated to Scherzer’s previous spasms earlier in the season and was, in fact, sleep-related.
On Wednesday, Jose Quintana, who has been sidelined since spring training due to rib surgery, is set to make his debut for the Mets against the Chicago White Sox. Carlos Carrasco will start on Tuesday, and David Peterson will temporarily transition from the rotation to the bullpen. This adjustment is due to the uncertain weather conditions in New York over the weekend and the possibility of a pitch limit for Quintana.
After pitching one inning in relief during the Mets’ 6-0 loss to the Dodgers on Friday, Peterson is expected to remain in the bullpen as a long reliever for approximately one week. This arrangement will allow the Mets to assess their pitching depth. Following this period, Peterson may be better suited as a starting pitcher for Triple-A Syracuse, where he can further refine his skills. Peterson demonstrated promise with a 2.35 ERA in his last three starts after struggling with an 8.08 ERA in his first eight major league appearances of the season.
Mets Manager Buck Showalter expressed satisfaction with Peterson’s improved performance and acknowledged that he could be an effective reliever. Reflecting on Quintana’s journey, Showalter described it as a challenging and lengthy process. Quintana recently participated in a simulated game and was subsequently added to the active roster. This move resulted in the designation for assignment of left-hander T.J. McFarland, who made three appearances for the Mets.
During the All-Star break, Jeff McNeil participated in the New York State Open at the Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, L.I.. Although he did not qualify for the next stage of the tournament, McNeil appreciated the opportunity to maintain his competitive spirit. The versatile player seeks to improve upon a challenging first half, which concluded with a career-low .659 OPS. McNeil remains optimistic, citing his outstanding performance in the second half of the previous year. He hopes to rediscover that same magic for the remainder of this season. Before the 2022 All-Star break, McNeil boasted an OPS of .780 and concluded the year with an .898 OPS across his final 81 games.
Despite experiencing tightness in his right groin last Sunday, Tommy Pham started as the designated hitter on Friday. However, he went hitless in four at-bats. In other news, Major League Baseball announced that, after reviewing the Mets’ April 27 victory over the Washington Nationals, the winning pitcher has been changed from Brooks Raley to David Robertson.
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