Mets right-hander Max Scherzer is headed to the injured list again. Scherzer exited his most recent start against his former team, the Nationals, last Saturday with left side fatigue.
Manager Buck Showalter expects Scherzer to return to the team when eligible, saying he wants his ailment to be “completely healed.” Showalter only expects Scherzer to miss a start or two.
“It’s actually pretty good news, all things considered, that there wasn’t something torn or where he had it last time,” the veteran skipper told the media Wednesday. “I think the idea is to get it resolved so he can finish the season strong and be ready for whatever the season holds for us.