Mets Rookie Christian Scott Placed on Injured List with UCL Sprain

The New York Mets have placed rookie right-hander Christian Scott on the injured list due to a right UCL sprain, a significant setback for a team vying for a National League Wild Card spot. Mets manager Mendoza indicated that multiple evaluations of Scott's imaging will be conducted before determining the next steps, including the possibility of surgery. Scott had previously been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in late May to manage his workload after an elbow injury limited him to just 19 starts in the minors last season. This season, Scott has pitched a total of 89⅔ innings across 18 starts, with 47⅓ innings coming from nine appearances with the Mets, where he holds an 0-3 record and a 4.56 ERA. Mendoza expressed frustration over the injury, noting that the team had been cautious with Scott's usage to protect him from further issues. The timing of Scott's injury coincides with Kodai Senga's anticipated season debut against the Atlanta Braves, as the Mets had planned to implement a six-man rotation. In Scott's absence, the Mets will maintain their six-man rotation strategy. Senga, who has recently returned from his own injury struggles, has been performing well in relief, allowing only one run in 10⅔ innings since his call-up. He expressed the mental and physical challenges he faced during his recovery but is now focused on channeling that frustration into strong performances in the second half of the season.