Max Scherzer To Meet Brass Regarding Mets’ Direction
9 months agoNew York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer is looking to "have a conversation" with the team's front office pertaining to their future plans for the roster. The 39-year-old "expressed disappointment" after the Mets traded away closer David Robertson several days ahead of the deadline for a few prospects who aren't yet MLB ready. Scherzer holds one year left of team control on his current deal in 2023 with a player option for 2024. It remains to be seen if New York embarks on a full-fledged fire sale by the Aug. 1 deadline, or if they simply elect to retool their roster with an eye toward playoff contention next season. Scherzer upped his potential trade value, in any event, with seven innings of one-run ball and seven strikeouts for his ninth win of the campaign on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. The eight-time All-Star is tentatively slated to face the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, where he'd carry in a 4.01 ERA and 1.19 WHIP and 120 punchouts through 107 2/3 frames.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com