New York Mets
· 2026-06-24
The New York Mets are set to activate Christian Scott from the injured list this weekend, as announced by manager Carlos Mendoza on Tuesday.
Christian Scott was placed on the injured list on June 15 with a right hip impingement after experiencing discomfort following his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 11.
The Mets said the injury was considered minor, and with Saturday being the first day he is eligible to be activated, Scott is now slated to be inserted back into the rotation.
The Mets' rotation has been decimated by injuries and inconsistency, which has been the prime result of their disappointing season, with Clay Holmes suffering a fractured fibula on May 15.
Holmes cemented himself as the ace of their staff, posting a 2.39 ERA in nine starts before the injury.
President of baseball operations David Stearns called the Mets' current stance on their rotation a "turn-by-turn" evaluation, hoping the return of Scott can provide some stability.
In nine starts, the 27-year-old Scott is 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA, 47 strikeouts, and a 1.35 WHIP in 40.2 innings pitched.
Scott was a fifth-round pick of the Mets in the 2021 MLB Draft and quickly rose through the ranks of the minor leagues to make his MLB debut in 2024.
He missed all of the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but is now set to return to the rotation.
The Mets will rely on Scott to provide some stability to their fragile rotation, which has been taxing the bullpen.
With Scott's return, the Mets hope to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
The team's rotation has been a major concern, but the return of Scott is a positive step forward.