Mets Rotation Takes Hit as Scott Lands on Injured List

WHO:

MLB.com - Christian Scott is a player for the Mets.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga are also players for the Mets.

MLB.com - Jonah Tong is a player who pitched for the Mets earlier this season.

MLB.com - Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, and Sean Manaea are current members of the Mets' starting staff.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Christian Scott is headed for the 15-day injured list.

MLB.com - Scott is reportedly dealing with a hip issue that is "not believed [to be] serious."

MLB.com - Scott has a 2.97 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 14 walks in 39 1/3 innings over his past eight starts.

MLB.com - The Mets have a record of 6-2 in the eight games Scott has pitched.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The Mets are based in New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Scott made his MLB debut in 2024.

MLB.com - Scott underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow in September 2024.

MLB.com - Scott missed the entire 2025 season.

MLB.com - Scott's first start back was on April 23, 2026.

MLB.com - Senga is not expected to be an option until later this month.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Mets' rotation is already thin due to injuries to other players.

HOW:

MLB.com - Scott walked five batters over 1 1/3 innings in his first start back.

Christian Scott, a player for the Mets, is set to head for the 15-day injured list due to a hip issue that is reportedly not serious. In his recent outings, Scott has shown impressive performance with a 2.97 ERA, contributing to the Mets' strong record of six wins and two losses in the eight games he pitched. The Mets, based in New York, are currently facing challenges in their rotation due to injuries, and they will also be without Kodai Senga for the time being as he is not expected to return until later this month.