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Mets ace Max Scherzer nearing return vs. Tigers after sticky substance suspension DETROIT — Max Scherzer was hoping to return from his 10-game sticky substance suspension to face the Atlanta Braves. He dropped his appeal t...

MAY 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reinstated before Wednesday return Scherzer was reinstated from the suspended list by the Mets on Tuesday.

Impact Scherzer won't start until Wednesday in Detroit, but his 10-game foreign substance suspension has officially concluded. The three-time Cy Young winner has disappointed in his first four starts this season, collecting a 3.72 ERA and 17:9 K:BB over 19.1 innings. Still, you're certainly going to want to make sure he's in your fantasy lineups ahead of a favorable matchup against his former club.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' pitching staff on the mend with Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer returns imminent At long last, Justin Verlander will make his Mets debut and the Mets rotation is finally starting to take shape. The Mets set their pitching...

MAY 1, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

New York Mets Decide on When Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander Will Pitch The Mets have made a decision on when Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander will return.

MAY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Tigers Newsletter: Welcome back, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander It's Homecoming Week for a pair of ex-Detroit Tigers, as Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are expected to start for the Mets at Comerica Pa...

MAY 1, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Likely to start Wednesday Scherzer (suspension) is likely to rejoin the Mets' rotation on Wednesday in Detroit, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Scherzer could return from suspension Tuesday, but Sherman notes that the club has weather-related concerns for that game so they're likely to push Scherzer back a day and give Joey Lucchesi the ball Tuesday. It would prevent Scherzer from making two starts this week, setting up his next outing for next week in Cincinnati.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer's Return Pushed Back After Saturday's Postponement Scherzer, who was eligible to return Monday for the series finale with Atlanta, will now likely return versus the Detroit Tigers instead.

APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Suspension return delayed Scherzer (suspension) is not eligible to return until Tuesday as a result of Saturday's rainout versus Atlanta.

Impact And if Sunday's game also gets banged, Scherzer's activation from his 10-game foreign-substance suspension would then be pushed back to Wednesday. The veteran right-hander had been slated to handle Monday's series finale versus Atlanta but is now currently lined up to face the Tigers in Detroit in his first game back.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining rotation Monday Scherzer (suspension) is scheduled to start Monday's game against Atlanta at Citi Field.

Impact Scherzer's 10-game suspension for using a foreign substance in an April 19 start against the Dodgers will officially come to an end Monday, and as expected, the Mets won't waste any time in adding him back to the rotation. New York is also expected to activate Justin Verlander (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list at some point during the upcoming week, meaning that Jose Butto and one of Joey Lucchesi, David Peterson or Tylor Megill will lose spots in the Mets' five-man rotation.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Boras Reveals Why Mets' Max Scherzer Didn't Appeal 10-Game Suspension Boras represents Scherzer, who was just suspended after umpires deemed he used a foreign sticky substance to manipulate the ball in his most...

APRIL 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Sticky Situation Behind Max Scherzer's MLB Suspension Until the next inevitable controversy, let’s—ahem—stick to the facts of Max Scherzer’s suspension and the league’s enforcement of sticky sub...

APRIL 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets turn Max Scherzer's 'sweat and rosin' controversy into fashion statement New York Mets starter Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games for having too much sticky stuff on his hands.

APRIL 26, 2023 • NJ.COM

Mets make fashion statement of Scherzer's `sweat and rosin'

The New York Mets have turned Max Scherzer’s suspension into a fashion statement

APRIL 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-Yankees, Mets legend defends Mets' Max Scherzer after controversial ejection Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was removed from a game last week in controversial fashion.

APRIL 24, 2023 • NJ.COM

MLB notes: Max Scherzer fallout, Drew Smyly's history, the Brewers' youngsters Why managers look at no-hit bids differently than fans, plus a look at Milwaukee's success and what Scherzer's suspension means.

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Max Scherzer accepts his 10-game suspension because it's what is best for the Mets SAN FRANCISCO — Max Scherzer was just trying to get a grip.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ball Doctoring: A History of Excuses, Denials and Knowing Winks If baseball’s history is any indication, Max Scherzer’s suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Mets' Max Scherzer's sticky stuff suspension takes a surprising turn The right-hander was ejected from a game for having too much sticky stuff on his hand

APRIL 21, 2023 • NJ.COM

Mets' Max Scherzer accepts illegal substances suspension, though not quietly "It's very subjective when you're using legal substances," Mets ace Max Scherzer said, shortly after announcing he'd accept his suspension.

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets' Scherzer suspended 10 games after ejection for sticky substance on his hand Max Scherzer was ejected on Wednesday during the fourth inning of a game at Dodger Stadium. He claimed the stickiness was caused by rosin an...

APRIL 21, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Mets Ace Gets 10-Game Ban for Sticky Substance on Hand Max Scherzer accepted the suspension that came after umpires cited problems during inspections of his hand and glove. He will begin serving...

APRIL 21, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Max Scherzer Receives 10-Game Suspension, Will not Appeal Mets pitcher Max Scherzer has received a 10-game suspension for having a foreign substance on his hand and will not appeal.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Drops appeal Scherzer has dropped his appeal and will begin to serve his 10-game suspension Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday's game for the use of foreign substances and will now face a 10-game suspension. He had originally planned to appeal but has since dropped the fight for unknown reasons. Scherzer will be eligible to return May 1, the final contest of a four-game matchup with Atlanta. Joey Lucchesi is expected to take Scherzer's spot in the rotation.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE