Mets Pitching Injury
Mets Place Pitcher Christian Scott on 15-Day IL with Hip Injury, Straining Rotation
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Scott was set to start the second game of the Reds series at Great American Ball Park, with the Mets’ probable starter for that contest listed as “TBD” while Cincinnati’s starter was listed as Brady Singer.
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In his most recent outing Thursday vs. the Cardinals, Scott allowed four runs in 4⅔ innings; another report also noted he surrendered three home runs during that start.
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Despite facing new opponents this season, Scott has never faced Cincinnati in his MLB career (0 prior starts vs. the Reds in 18 career MLB starts).
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MLB Network characterized Scott’s hip issue as “not believed (to be) serious,” adding context to why multiple outlets have suggested the injury may be manageable.
The New York Mets placed right-hander Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right hip impingement, according to ESPN. The move is a blow to a rotation already stretched thin — but MLB Network reported the injury is "not believed to be serious."
Scott, who turned 27 on the day of the announcement, had been New York's most reliable starter in 2026. He went 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA across nine starts and 40⅔ innings after missing all of 2025 following Tommy John surgery. The Mets recalled right-handers Tobias Myers and Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
Hip Trouble Surfaces in Scott's Last Outing
Scott's hip discomfort appeared during his June 11 start against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. He allowed four runs in 4⅔ innings and gave up three home runs. The Mets backdated his IL placement to June 12 — the maximum three-day backdate allowed under MLB rules — making him eligible to return as early as June 27, according to The Athletic.
Manager Carlos Mendoza had already listed Tuesday's starter against the Reds as "TBD" after the Mets beat the Braves on June 14. He declined to name a starter, hinting internally the club knew Scott would not take the ball. Cincinnati was set to start Brady Singer, who posted an 8.47 ERA in May, according to Redleg Nation.
Mets' Rotation Already Running on Fumes
Scott's absence piles onto a growing injury list. Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula on May 15 after being struck by a 111.1 mph comebacker. He is on the 60-day IL and is not expected back until mid-August, per MLB Trade Rumors. Kodai Senga has missed weeks with spinal inflammation and UCL irritation. Tylor Megill is out for the entire season after Tommy John surgery.
Mendoza said the losses have been hard to absorb. "It's a huge blow... losing Scott, we have to find ways to get 27 outs," he said, per Freedom 96.9. With Holmes and Scott gone, the Mets lean on Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, Sean Manaea, and a shifting David Peterson. McLean's walk rate has spiked to 5.5 per nine innings in recent starts, raising questions about his command.
Tobias Myers Steps In, Prospects Wait in the Wings
With Scott out, the Mets turned to Tobias Myers for the series opener in Cincinnati on June 15. Myers, a former Brewer acquired in January 2026, carries a 5.71 ERA this season. Nolan McLean is slated for the series finale. The club is also weighing call-ups of top prospects Jonah Tong or Zach Thornton, per SNY. Tong has a 40% strikeout rate at Triple-A but a 5.68 ERA.
Kodai Senga's potential return looms large. He was expected to pitch the second game of the Reds series, which would ease some pressure on the bullpen, according to Rising Apple. If Senga cannot go deep into games, the bullpen faces serious strain. The Mets are also keeping an eye on whether Scott's status changes before his June 27 eligibility window opens.
32-39 Mets Face a Pivotal Month Ahead
New York entered Monday at 32-39, last in the NL East and 5.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. The team carries the highest payroll in baseball but has little to show for it in the standings. If the rotation does not stabilize during Scott's absence, front office sources say the Mets could shift from buyers to sellers at the August 3 trade deadline, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Scott's hip injury is considered minor, and his 26.4% strikeout rate in 2026 shows he returned from elbow surgery as a better pitcher than before, according to MLB Trade Rumors. But even a short absence matters on a team this thin. How the Mets navigate the next two weeks could define their entire season.
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