:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72263936/1488068821.0.jpg "Max Scherzer injury update: Mets SP scratched from Tuesday start vs. Reds due to neck spasms")
The New York Mets have been seemingly unable to get out of their own way of late, and the latest bit of bad news came on Tuesday: Max Scherzer has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Cincinnati Reds due to what the team is calling neck spasms.
RHP Max Scherzer has been scratched from tonight's game due to neck spasms.
LHP David Peterson has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will start tonight's game.
RHP Jimmy Yacabonis has been placed on the 15-Day IL, retroactive to May 8, with a left quad strain.
– New York Mets (@Mets) May 9, 2023