New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer has "zero chance" of avoiding a mandatory 10-game suspension from his ejection on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for a foreign substance, according to a source. A 2023 MLB memo explicitly says that rosin can be deemed an illegal substance if it is overused. Rosin also isn't supposed to be applied anywhere but on the mound during a game. There's a chance that Scherzer will appeal the suspension and push it back, but at some point he'll almost certainly have to sit out 10 games for the incident on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more information on the situation. In four starts so far this year, the 38-year-old right-hander has allowed eight runs on 14 hits (four home runs) while walking nine and striking out 17 in 19 1/3 frames.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected from his start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a heated conversation with the umpires. In his last inning of work, he was forced to get a new glove. Before hitting the showers early, Scherzer had allowed just one hit and no runs while walking two and striking out three in three innings, so it's extremely disappointing for his fantasy managers. The 38-year-old right-hander had his start moved back to Wednesday due to soreness in his back/side, but he looked just fine against a tough lineup before being ejected by the umpires. UPDATE: Mad Max was ejected for having a foreign substance on his hand, so he could be facing a 10-game suspension by the league.

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer (back) will see his next start pushed back to Wednesday due to right side/back soreness. He was initially scheduled to pitch on Sunday but will have his start pushed back three days. The right-hander will now face the Dodgers on Wednesday. Scherzer owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a 14:7 K:BB across 16 1/3 innings in 2023. Unless more information comes out, fantasy managers can start Scherzer in all league formats in Week 4. Jose Butto will replace Scherzer in Sunday's start. Butto has a plus matchup against the A's and can be used as a streamer in deep-league formats.

New York Mets star right-hander Max Scherzer's start on Tuesday didn't go as planned, as he allowed five earned runs across 5 1/3 innings. He gave up eight hits, walked two, and compiled just two punchouts in the game as his team lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0. Scherzer now owns a 6.35 ERA after he let up three runs in six innings on Opening Day, and he's posted a 1.41 WHIP and 17.0% strikeout rate. It's no time for fantasy managers to panic about the 38-year-old, who pitched to a 2.29 ERA with 173 strikeouts over 145 1/3 innings a year ago, but they should keep an eye on him throughout the season in case his age is finally catching up to him.

The New York Mets are planning to start right-hander Max Scherzer on Opening Day against the Miami Marlins on March 30 and Justin Verlander in the home opener on April 6. Scherzer is more injury-prone than ever before in his career and will turn 39 this July, but when healthy, he's still one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. The three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star went 11-5 with a career-best 2.29 ERA (2.62 FIP), 0.91 WHIP and 30.6 percent strikeout rate in 145 1/3 innings over 23 starts in his first year in Queens in 2022. Scherzer should be drafted as a fantasy ace yet again and will be a must-start every time he toes the rubber as long as he's healthy.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer wasn't at his best in a minors game on the backfields Monday afternoon. The three-time Cy Young Award winner surrendered five runs (three earned) across five innings of work, three of which ended early due to pitch count. Scherzer agreed to pitch in the minors game while allowing Tylor Megill, who is in competition for the final spot in the Mets' rotation, to pitch in the A game. Scherzer had previously allowed just one earned run in 4 2/3 innings of work in game action this spring, striking out six against zero walks. The 38-year-old has seen the injury bug creep in some over the last few seasons but still pitched to a stout 2.29 ERA and 26.4% K-BB% across 23 starts in 2022. He'll look to team up with former Detroit Tigers teammate Justin Verlander to form one of the better one-two punches in baseball this season.

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that starting pitcher Max Scherzer is set to pitch on Sunday in his first Grapefruit League start in spring training against his old team, the Washington Nationals. Like all pitchers early in camp, Scherzer won't last long in this one. The 38-year-old right-hander went on the injured list twice in 2022 due to oblique injuries, but otherwise he was very good in his first year in the Big Apple, going 11-5 with a 2.29 ERA (2.62 FIP), 0.91 WHIP and 30.6 percent strikeout rate in 145 1/3 innings (23 starts). Scherzer's velocity has dropped with age, but he's still plenty dominant to be considered a low-end fantasy ace, albeit with more injury risk built in as he nears the end of his fabulous career.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was able to throw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. He feels confident that he corrected a mechanical issue that plagued him in Game 1. The 38-year-old was tagged for seven runs during his start against the San Diego Padres on Friday. It was an awful outing, but it sounds like Scherzer will be better going forward. However, he won't be available for Sunday's must-win contest. He should be ready to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, assuming the Mets are able to advance.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was not his typical self in Friday's Game 1 against the San Diego Padres. He allowed four home runs and seven runs altogether in just 4 2/3 innings while striking out four and walking none. The deficit was too much for the Mets to come back from, and Scherzer took the loss in the 7-1 contest. The veteran had a Cy Young-caliber regular season, pitching to a 2.29 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 30.6% strikeout rate and 11-5 record, but he only made 23 starts. If the Mets can win back-to-back games to advance, Scherzer will get the ball early in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite his blowup.

The New York Mets are planning to start right-hander Max Scherzer in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Friday. And in their best scenario, they are contemplating a strategy to save Jacob deGrom for the National League Division Series if they advance. If the Mets win and don't face elimination on Saturday, they would use right-hander Chris Bassitt in Game 2. If they lose the opener, they would use deGrom in Game 2 to try to avoid elimination. If they win the opener and lose Game 2, deGrom would start Game 3 to attempt to advance. Scherzer and deGrom are both available on extra rest for the wild-card series. The good news is the Mets have two former Cy Young winners at their disposal, and they'll need them both if they advance past the Padres to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer had an eventful start back from the injured list in Monday's 7-2 win over the Brewers. Scherzer pitched 6 perfect innings with nine strikeouts on 68 pitches, earning his 10th win of the season and 200th of his career. Further, this win clinched a playoff spot for the Mets. It was encouraging for the Mets and fantasy managers to see the 38-year-old pitch so well after missing time with an oblique injury. The veteran has been stellar once again this season with a 2.15 ERA and 10.91 K/9 rate over 21 starts. Scherzer's next start should be a great matchup at the Athletics.

The New York Mets activated right-hander Max Scherzer (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The Mets also activated right-hander Tylor Megill (shoulder) from the injured list and optioned right-hander Stephen Nogosek and left-hander Alex Claudio to Triple-A Syracuse in corresponding moves. Scherzer is starting on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 38-year-old ace struck out seven in just 3 2/3 innings in his minor league rehab start for Syracuse last Wednesday, but he threw only 59 pitches, so he could be slightly limited from a pitch-count perspective in his return to New York's rotation on Monday. However, it's still hard to recommend benching the three-time Cy Young winner in fantasy.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, according to the team. The three-time Cy Young winner missed his last scheduled start due to discomfort in his left oblique after being sidelined more than a month earlier this year with a left oblique injury. Barring any setbacks in his outing on Wednesday, the 38-year-old right-hander should return to the Mets starting rotation next week. When healthy, Scherzer continues to be lights-out, going 9-4 with a 2.26 ERA in 20 starts in his first season with the Mets in 2022. When he returns next week, he'll be a must-start for fantasy managers, likely against the Milwaukee Brewers.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will either throw a simulated game at Citi Field on Wednesday or make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse. In either scenario, the Mets plan to activate him from the injured list as soon as he's eligible on Sept. 19. "That's the hope," said skipper Buck Showalter. Scherzer was placed on the injured list last week with left oblique soreness, but it looks like he's doing well and is ready to finish the 2022 regular season in New York's rotation. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer continues to be a must-start for fantasy managers every time he toes the rubber. He's gone 9-4 with a 2.26 ERA (2.54 FIP), a 0.92 WHIP, 153 strikeouts and only 23 walks in 127 2/3 innings over 20 starts in his first year in the Big Apple.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is going on the 15-day injured list and won't make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer had to be pulled early from his last start on Saturday with what manager Buck Showalter called fatigue in his left side. The good news is that Scherzer isn't very concerned and expects to be ready to go when his 15 days are up. Lefty David Peterson is likely to re-enter the rotation with Scherzer temporarily sidelined. The 38-year-old Scherzer has been a must-start in fantasy in his first year in New York, going 9-4 with a 2.26 ERA (2.53 FIP), a 0.92 WHIP, 153 strikeouts and 23 walks in 127 2/3 innings over 20 starts.

The New York Mets are still in the process of deciding whether starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins or get pushed back a start. Scherzer left his previous outing early with oblique fatigue. The Mets don't want to push the 38-year-old right-hander and cause him to miss the final stretch of the regular season, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he skips a start this week. As usual, Scherzer has been a must-start in fantasy in his first year in Queens, going 9-4 with a 2.26 ERA (2.53 FIP), a 0.92 WHIP, 153 strikeouts and only 23 walks in 127 2/3 frames over his 20 starts in 2022. We'll probably know for sure whether he'll make his start on Friday by Wednesday.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was removed from Saturday's start after just 67 pitches in Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. He allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings. The 38-year-old was "feeling fatigued on his left side" and removed from Saturday's start for precautionary reasons. He is considered day-to-day and questionable for his next start Friday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer owns a 2.26 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and a 153:23 K: BB across 127 2/3 innings in 2022.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer allowed four earned runs over 6.1 innings of work against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. He surrendered three hits but struggled with control, walking three batters and plunking one. The veteran also struck out eight batters and still secured the win. He is now 9-2 with a 2.15 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and .206 OBA through 17 starts in 2022. He also owns a fabulous 11.06 K/9 and 1.65 BB/9 thus far. Scherzer should continue to be rostered and started in all fantasy baseball leagues.

New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer had a dominant outing in Game 2 of the Subway Series on Wednesday. He held the team's inner-city rivals, the Yankees, to just five hits, two walks and no runs across seven innings while recording six strikeouts. Unfortunately, he wound up with a no decision in the game. Scherzer has been in vintage form since returning from the injured list at the start of July. He's recorded a quality start in each of his five outings this month, pitching to a 1.39 ERA along the way. His next start is currently scheduled for next Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, but there's a chance he could be bumped up or back a day depending on how the team decides to handle the 2022 debut of fellow ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder).

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer will get the ball for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres, the first game following the All-Star break. He missed over a month and a half with an oblique injury but is still having another dominant season. Over 11 starts, Scherzer's produced a 2.22 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 34% strikeout rate. He also owns a 6-1 record, partly because of his club's 58-35 record. Like most of Scherzer's career, he's a must-start in all leagues, even at 37 years old.