After Jacob deGrom’s worst start in four seasons, Max Scherzer provided a sense of stability for the Mets on Sunday in their 13-4 victory over the Athletics.
On this day Scherzer extended to 91 pitches, in his second start off the injured list. In his return last Monday from an oblique irritation he retired all 18 batters he faced in Milwaukee, departing after 68 pitches.“The oblique fatigued at the same rate as the arm, that is the good that came out of this,” Scherzer said. “I’m building back up where I need to be, and I’m in a good spot and hopefully next weekend when I get the ball I get to 100 pitches. That would be a good number to hit.
Starling Marte underwent a CT scan on his fractured right middle finger that showed “improved healing,” according to the team. The outfielder will partake in baseball activities as tolerated. Marte has not resumed hitting or throwing as he recovers from the injury, which was sustained on a hit by pitch in Pittsburgh on Sept. 6.
Buck Showalter said he’s got a tentative plan for next weekend’s pitching rotation in Atlanta, but will wait until later in the week to finalize it. Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker are scheduled to face the Marlins the next two games. It’s possible Showalter will move deGrom ahead of Chris Bassitt in the rotation. Such an alignment would leave deGrom in position to start on full rest the following Wednesday’s regular-season finale if that game is significant for the Mets.
Francisco Lindor finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs and extended his streak to 17 straight games reaching base. Lindor is 26-for-72 over that stretch with four homers and 17 RBIs.
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