The Mets have announced that right-hander Christian Scott will be returning to the big leagues to start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Met’s skipper Carlos Mendoza confirmed the news, stating that it was time for Scott to rejoin the rotation, as they have always viewed him as a big league pitcher.
Scott, one of the Mets’ most promising pitching prospects in recent years, had been called up earlier in the season and made five starts before being sent down prior to their trip to London in June. The team wanted to keep Scott pitching regularly and decided to send him down to Triple-A with the intention of limiting his pitch count during games.
During his time in Triple-A, Scott did not pitch more than 5.0 innings in any game, even though he only gave up four earned runs in four starts. Mendoza explained that they kept his pitch count low initially to keep his arm in shape but gradually increased it with the expectation of his return to the majors.
In his five major league appearances this season, Scott posted a 3.90 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP, striking out 25 batters in 27.2 innings. With Tylor Megill now back in Triple-A, Scott is expected to remain in the rotation and potentially take on a larger role if Kodai Senga returns from injury later in the season.
Mets fans are excited about Scott’s return and eagerly anticipate watching him pitch against Washington on Wednesday night.
