APRIL 2, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
With Max Scherzer now a question for Opening Day, where do Mets turn next?If Scherzer isn't able to pitch on Opening Day, the Mets might have to choose from Tylor Megill, David Peterson or Trevor Williams.
Mets ace Scherzer suffers hammy injury, day after deGrom out
New York Mets ace Max Scherzer is dealing with a hamstring issue and isn’t sure when he’ll pitch nextAPRIL 2, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' Max Scherzer day-to-day with hamstring tightness, Opening Day in questionNew York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer missed a scheduled start in a simulated game Saturday due to hamstring tightness.
APRIL 2, 2022•NORTHJERSEY.COM
Mets' Max Scherzer day to day with hamstring issue, Opening Day status unclearNew York Mets starter Max Scherzer was scratched from pitching in an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday after feeling tightness in his right h...
APRIL 2, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
David Peterson - Remains in mix for rotationPeterson could begin the season in the Mets' rotation despite giving up three home runs through 6.2 Grapefruit League innings.
ImpactThe southpaw's 6:2 K:BB this spring looks good, but keeping the ball in the park was a serious issue for Peterson in 2021, and it doesn't look like he's solved it yet. Still, with Jacob deGrom (shoulder) already ruled out to begin the season and Max Scherzer (hamstring) now day-to-day, Peterson could find himself in the Opening Day rotation, making him a roster option in deep mixed and NL-only formats.
APRIL 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Max Scherzer - Not pitching SaturdayScherzer has been scratched from his intrasquad start against Mets minor leaguers Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ImpactNo reason was given by the team for the late scratch, but Tim Healey of Newsday reported it was due to right hamstring tightness, an issue Scherzer has been dealing with the last few days. The veteran right-hander should be considered day-to-day, and his ability to take the mound Opening Day for the Mets on April 7 against his former club, the Nationals, is now in question.
APRIL 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Adam Wainwright - Throwing on back fieldWainwright, who was scheduled to start Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Houston, will now pitch in a game on a back field, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch rep...
ImpactDue to a threat of inclement weather Saturday, the Cardinals will alter Wainwright's pitching plans to make sure that he's able to pitch. Saturday's session will serve as a final tune-up for the right-hander before he starts in the Cardinals' Opening Day matchup against the Pirates on Thursday.
APRIL 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
