New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is in line to return on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer is hoping he can go roughly 90 pitches over six innings. He said after his second minor league rehab start that he has "a much better grasp of what this is" in terms of his injury and maintenance work. The 37-year-old right-hander was actually activated from the 15-day injured on Friday, but he won't make his return to the Mets rotation until next Tuesday in a great matchup against Cincy. Scherzer has been battling an oblique strain since May 18, but he should be able to give fantasy managers enough to warrant starting him in his first game back, albeit with some added risk. Before hitting the IL, Scherzer had a strong 2.54 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 59 strikeouts and only 11 walks in 49 2/3 innings over eight starts.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer's (oblique) minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday has been pushed back to Wednesday, but the move is simply precautionary due to the nature of the injury. "Listening to Max and watching him and everything, just felt like we had the benefit of an extra day... We're listening to Max more than anything, and the people that have been working with him since this started... There's no reason to rush it. We're not gonna make that mistake. It's not gonna affect the number of times [he pitches]. He's right where he needs to be," skipper Buck Showalter said. Those that were freaking out that Scherzer might have suffered a setback can relax. Assuming he gets out of Wednesday's start fine, the 37-year-old ace is expected to come off the injured list and return to the rotation next week.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer's (oblique) minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday has been postponed and pushed back to Wednesday. No reason has been given for the decision to push him back, but the fact that he's going to throw a day later likely means it's not injury-related. As long as Scherzer gets out of his outing on Wednesday without any physical setbacks, he's fully expected to rejoin the Mets' rotation next week. The 37-year-old right-hander allowed two earned runs while walking one and striking out six over 3 1/3 innings in his first rehab start for Binghamton, and he'll go back to being a must-start for the Mets when he returns to the majors.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will be making at least one more rehab start before returning to the majors. On Saturday, Scherzer told reporters that his next rehab start will likely be on Tuesday. However, he doesn't know which minor league affiliate he'll be pitching for yet. The 37-year-old, who has been out since mid-May due to a high-grade oblique strain, made his first rehab outing at Double-A Binghamton this past Tuesday. He pitched 3 1/3 innings in the outing and allowed three hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out six. Assuming his next rehab outing goes well, we could be looking at a return to the majors sometime around July 4.

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson, not Max Scherzer (oblique), will make the start this Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer could make another minor league rehab start, with the Mets still deciding the next step for him. The 37-year-old ace allowed two runs while walking one and striking out six over 3 1/3 innings in his rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday, and it was previously believed that he'd need just one rehab start before returning to the Mets rotation. That may not be the case now, so fantasy managers must remain patient. At the earliest, the three-time Cy Young winner would make his next start for the Mets early next week against the Houston Astros.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is a consideration to pitch on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, according to skipper Buck Showalter, but the manager wants to speak with Scherzer on Wednesday to see how he feels. Scherzer struck out six while walking one and allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings for Double-A Binghamton while tossing 65 pitches in his first and perhaps only minor league rehab start on Tuesday. The fact that he was able to go 65 pitches is a good sign that he might not only be able to return to the Mets rotation this weekend, but go fairly deep in his first start back. With the 37-year-old three-time Cy Young winner nearing a return to the big leagues, Trevor Williams is expected to move back to the bullpen.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will pitch for Double-A Binghamton in a minor league rehab start on Tuesday. Scherzer will be working with catcher James McCann (wrist), who is also working his way back from the injured list. The 37-year-old right-hander suffered a left oblique strain on March 18, but he is getting closer to a return and threw a simulated game last Thursday. If Scherzer is able to come out of Tuesday's rehab outing without any setbacks, there's a good chance he'll be ready to rejoin New York's rotation on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. The eight-time All-Star is a must-start every time he takes the bump, and he had a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 11 walks in 49 2/3 innings over eight starts before his injury.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer said that his rehab wouldn't be delayed after being bitten by one of his dogs on his right hand. He took one day off from throwing and could long toss the next day. "This will have no effect on my rehab, and this is literally a non-story," said Scherzer. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since May 18 due to an oblique strain. He is progressing in his recovery and could come off the injured list in early July. Scherzer is 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 59 strikeouts, and 11 walks in 49 2/3 innings in 2022. Stay tuned for further updates.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is on track in his rehab from an oblique strain. "He's doing fine. Who knows what he's doing away from the field," manager Buck Showalter joked. "He's probably had four or five sides by now. He's probably got the whole neighborhood hitting off of him." Scherzer typically recovers from injuries faster than expected, but the Mets probably won't rush the three-time Cy Young winner back into their rotation. The 37-year-old right-hander could come off the injured list in early July, but we'll keep you posted as more details emerge about his rehab process. Before his injury, Scherzer was 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 11 walks in 49 2/3 innings over his first eight starts in New York.

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The move comes as no surprise as the hard-throwing veteran is expected to be out for six to eight weeks with an oblique strain. The team recalled right-handed pitcher Jake Reed from Triple-A to take Scherzer's roster spot. Scherzer made eight starts before straining his oblique and went 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP.

Updating a previous report, New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) has a "moderate to high-grade" oblique strain and will miss six to eight weeks. Oblique injuries often require a lengthy absence, especially for pitchers, so fantasy managers were already preparing for an extended absence with the 37-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner. He was pulled early from his start on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals with what was initially called left side discomfort. Barring setbacks, Scherzer could be back in the Mets rotation in early July. New York's rotation depth will now be tested with Jacob deGrom (shoulder) and Tylor Megill (biceps) also out. Trevor Williams will continue to work in the rotation, while David Peterson should get some starts as well.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique, finger) has an oblique injury and has also been pitching through multiple blisters on his pitching hand in his last two starts, according to manager Buck Showalter. Scherzer left his start early on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort. There's no official word on how long the veteran right-hander will be out, but oblique injuries for pitchers can take more than a month to recover from, so his fantasy managers should expect an extended absence. It's a big blow for the Mets rotation and Scherzer's fantasy managers, as the 37-year-old eight-time All-Star is 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 11 walks and 59 strikeouts in 49 2/3 innings over eight starts in his first year in Queens.

Updating a previous report, New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer (side, oblique) exited Wednesday's start due to left side discomfort. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the 37-year-old's arm is fine, but the injury sounds like an oblique strain, costing players quite a bit of time. Scherzer will undergo further evaluation and undergo imaging on Thursday. The right-hander is considered day-to-day, and the Mets should have a better idea of the severity of his injury on Thursday. Scherzer allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings before leaving. The Mets pitching depth has suddenly taken a hit, losing Tylor Megill (biceps) recently and now possibly Scherzer. Stay tuned for further updates.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was removed from Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with an apparent injury. He walked off the mound with the trainers after just 87 pitches. During the sixth inning, the 37-year-old threw a slider in the dirt and immediately gestured to the coaching staff that he was done after that pitch. "I'm done, I'm done," said Scherzer. "Everything about his being says, 'Gut it out.' So when he doesn't gut it out, it's a little scary, said Ron Darling of SNY. It's unclear what type of injury Scherzer sustained, and he's considered day-to-day. The Mets ace allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings before leaving. Stay tuned for further updates.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer will pitch the series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, followed by Chris Bassitt on Saturday. Scherzer was handed his first loss of the season last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he gave up three runs on 10 hits while striking out seven and walking none in six innings. Despite the loss, the 37-year-old ace has been strong through his first six starts for the Mets, posting a 2.92 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP while fanning 49 and walking nine in 37 innings pitched. Fantasy managers need to keep him in their starting lineups for his next home outing against Seattle to kick off the weekend.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer faced the Philadelphia Phillies in each of his last two starts. He wound up going 1-1 with a quality start over the two-game stretch, but he gave up a lot of hits, including some big ones. In his first outing, he was tagged for three home runs and a total of four earned runs over six innings. In the second outing, he allowed a season-high 10 hits over six innings while being charged with three earned runs. On the bright side, he recorded 16 strikeouts over the two games and gave away only one free pass. The 37-year-old veteran still has fantastic season-long numbers with a 4-1 record to go along with a 2.92 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. His next start will be on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was at it again in Monday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals, turning in another stellar start. The 37-year-old pitched 7 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts. However, the Mets weren't able to generate any run support until the ninth inning, leaving him with a no-decision. Scherzer has shown absolutely no signs of slowing down this season and is now 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 33 strikeouts over 25 IP. His next start will be a middling matchup against the Phillies, but Scherzer should be in fantasy manager's lineups at all times.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was dominant in the team's 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader. He pitched seven innings and allowed one hit, three walks and one earned run while striking out 10. He earned the win to improve to 3-0 on the young season. The 37-year-old is certainly off to a strong start to his Mets career. However, there are a few things to keep an eye on going forward. Through three starts, he has a 10.1% walk rate, which is nearly double his career 5.7% walk rate. Additionally, he's given up a lot of hard contact. Most notably, he's sporting a 13.2% barrel rate, which is up from 8% last year. The sample is small and the results have certainly been satisfying, but if these trends continue, we could see a few rough outings ahead for the Mets star. His fourth start of the year will come on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer impressed during his second outing with the team, allowing just one run over five innings of work while earning the win. He allowed five hits and three walks while striking out seven batters. The veteran owns a .211 OBA, 1.09 WHIP, 4.63 xERA, 29.5 percent strikeout rate, and 9.1 percent walk rate. He posted fantastic metrics with the Nationals and Dodgers in 2021, earning him a three-year, $130 million deal with the Mets. Even at the age of 37, he should continue to be viewed as a top-tier pitching option in fantasy baseball leagues.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is officially set to start the team's second game of the year against the Washington Nationals on Friday. The three-time Cy Young winner has been dealing with right hamstring tightness lately. However, according to Scherzer himself, he was able to pass all of the team's tests ahead of Friday's start. Friday will be the Mets debut for the 37-year-old, who pitched for the Nationals from 2015 up until last year's trade deadline. He was dominant on the mound last year with a 2.46 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 34.1% strikeout rate.