Christian Scott Returns From Mets' Injured List, Will Start Today

[Steve Drumwright]

 

As the New York Mets try to keep their head above water during this chaotic period, they got some good news on the pitching front.

The Mets on Saturday activated right-handed starter Christian Scott from the 15-day injured list and optioned left-hander Zach Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse. Scott will start Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in hopes of stopping a seven-game losing streak that led to Friday's firing of manager Carlos Mendoza.

Scott had been out the minimum time due to a right hip impingement. He has been a good story for the Mets to this point, making nine starts and posting a 3.10 FIP (3.84 ERA) with a 10.7% walk rate and 26.4% strikeout rate in 40⅔ innings.

Thornton had just been called up Friday to make his second MLB start. He went six innings, allowing one run on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts, a nice bounce back from his MLB debut on May 20 in which he gave up four runs in 4⅓ innings.

 

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[MFS62]

I'm for keeping Thornton on the major league roster instead of Senga. Trade Senga, demote him or release him, I don't care.

Thornton pitched a really effective game. Give him a chance until he proves he can't do the job. 

Later

[Frayed Knot]

Did you also see the game where he allowed four of the first eight batters he faced to score?

[MFS62]

3 minutes ago, Frayed Knot said:

Did you also see the game where he allowed four of the first eight batters he faced to score?

Maybe when he went down after that game he figured out what went wrong and has corrected it. I'd like to find out.

Later

[Edgy MD]

You know, Thornton vs. Senga isn't an actual real-world choice.