Mets lose promising young starter to the 15-day injured list

May 24, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (45) follows through on a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Although the New York Mets’ play throughout the 2024 campaign has been inconsistent at times, one thing has remained consistent: injuries just keep happening.

Recent victims of the injury bug have been relief pitcher Reed Garrett, who is on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, and Drew Smith, who officially had season-ending elbow surgery.

Now, a promising young starter is joining the list of injuries as he is heading to the 15-day injured list.

Christian Scott is heading to the 15-day injured list

May 30, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (45) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets have placed starting pitcher Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list with a right UCL sprain. DiComo added that Scott underwent an MRI today, and the organization is awaiting multiple doctors to review the results to confirm it is a sprain and not a tear.

The 25-year-old has made nine starts in the big leagues this season, pitching 47.1 innings to a 4.56 ERA with a 1.204 WHIP while striking out 39. Scott has also made nine starts for Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 42.1 innings to a 2.76 ERA with a 0.969 WHIP and 55 punch-outs.

Who is taking Scott’s spot on the Mets’ roster?

Alex Young, Mets
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Rather than opting to call up another starting pitcher to fill Scott’s spot on the roster, the Mets have called up left-handed relief pitcher Alex Young.

Young appeared in three games for the Cincinnati Reds this season, pitching two innings while giving up four hits, no runs, and striking out a pair, but has been primarily pitching at the Triple-A level.

The 30-year-old made 23 appearances for Triple-A Louisville, pitching 22.2 innings to a stellar 1.19 ERA with a 0.838 WHIP and 22 strikeouts. Young didn’t get the same results in his two appearances for Triple-A Sacramento, pitching two innings across two appearances to a 13.50 ERA with a 3.000 WHIP and one punch out. 

The Ohio native made just one appearance for Triple-A Syracuse before his call-up, going just 0.2 of an inning while allowing a hit and a walk.

Young may be on a short leash with Scott’s place in the rotation needing to be filled, but the 30-year-old should at least get a chance to prove himself in an appearance before then.

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