Max Scherzer’s rehab start against the Yard Goats in Hartford pushed back to Wednesday
New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer’s rehab start with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Tuesday against the Yard Goats at Dunkin’ Donuts Park has been postponed to Wednesday.
“Just giving him an extra day. He’s right where he needs to be. There’s no reason to rush it,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday, according to SNY.
Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner, is recovering from a strained oblique he suffered May 18 in a start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Sidelined six weeks, Scherzer returned to live-game action on June 21 when he threw 65 pitches through 3 1/3 innings for the Rumble Ponies. The eight-time all-star and 2019 World Series winner struck out six and walked one while allowing three hits and two earned runs.
“I have to respect the injury, I cannot have a setback. I will pitch when I’m ready to pitch,” Scherzer told SNY on Saturday.
Scherzer is six weeks into a recovery that was estimated to be six to eight weeks.
Wednesday’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m..
