Hip Impingement Sends Mets' Christian Scott To Injured List

[Steve Drumwright]

 

An injury has dampened the good vibes around the New York Mets.

Right-handed starter Christian Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Mets due to a right hip impingement as part of a slew of moves Monday. Right-handers Tobias Myers and Jonathan Pintaro were called up from Triple-A Syracuse and infielder Zack Short was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte was optioned back to Syracuse, while infielder Jorge Polanco was transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to accommodate Short's addition.

Myers is set to start Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, which comes after taking two of three from NL East-leading Atlanta.

Scott has been a nice addition to the Mets' rotation this season amid the team's struggles. In nine starts, he has a 3.84 FIP (3.10 ERA) in 40⅔ innings with a 10.7% walk rate and 26.4% strikeout rate.

Myers was mainly in a relief role when sent down May 30, with 20 appearances and two starts. His FIP is 4.52 (4.05 ERA), having a walk rate of 5.2% and a strikeout rate of 19.4%.

Pintaro is up with the Mets for the third time this season. He has pitched 6⅔ innings over three games with one walk and five strikeouts.

A glove-first infielder, Short is with his fourth organization this season after signing a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees in the offseason. He was traded to the Washington Nationals on March 24 and made the Opening Day roster before being traded to the Tigers on May 1. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on May 5, returned to the team, then DFA'd again Friday, which led to the Mets claiming him.

Short slashed .167/.304/.222 with no homers and two RBIs in 23 games with the Tigers.

 

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[MFS62]

3 minutes ago, Steve Drumwright said:

 

Right-handed starter Christian Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Mets due to a right hip impingement

 

 

The injured list has been Scott's frequent Summer residence. (sigh)

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[whippoorwill]

What is impingement?

[MFS62]

25 minutes ago, whippoorwill said:

What is impingement?

I think it means lack of free motion. E.G. -something (A ligament?) is catching on something (A bone spur?). 

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[The Hot Corner]

Hip impingement is due to the head of the femur not aligning properly within the socet of the pelvis bone.  Causes pain, discomfort and limited mobility.  If left untreated it can lead to damage of the surrounding cartilage and eventual arthritis.  Generally treated with rest, NSAID, steroid injections of the joint and physical therapy to strengthen the surrounding muscles.  In the most severe cases, surgical repair to reshape the bone for a better ball & socket fit may be required or to repair damage.

[whippoorwill]

Ouch! Ow!  That does not sound good at all. 

[MFS62]

Thanks for the details.

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