New York Mets starter Max Scherzer continues to struggle in his second year with the team. Scherzer was scratched from his Tuesday start due to neck spasms, the team announced hours before its game against the Cincinnati Reds.
DETROIT, MI - MAY 3: Pitcher Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets walks through the dugout after being removed from the game against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of game two of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on May 3, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. continues to struggle in his second year with the team. Scherzer was scratched from his Tuesday start due to neck spasms, the team announced hours before its game against the Cincinnati Reds.
He was off to a strong start against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in his next start before he was after three innings when umpires suspected Scherzer was using an illegal substance to get a better grip on the ball. Scherzer received a 10-game suspension for his actions. Scherzer returned Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, but allowed 6 earned runs over just 3 1/3 innings.It's been an uncharacteristic start to the season for Scherzer, who posted a 2.29 ERA over 145 1/3 innings last year. Scherzer, 38, put up exceptional numbers during his six-and-a-half-year run with the Washington Nationals from 2015 to 2021.
His numbers have been strong even after leaving Washington, though injuries limited his innings in both 2021 and 2022.Your browser does not support HTML5 audio.
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