Scott (0-2) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 8-0 to the Marlins, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.
All the damage off the rookie right-hander came in the second inning, with a three-run homer by light-hitting catcher Nick Fortes accounting for most of it. Scott left the mound after throwing 84 pitches (55 strikes), and after a strong big-league debut against the Rays, he's run into trouble against NL East foes. The 24-year-old will stick in the rotation for now, but if his struggles begin to mount, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Mets sent him back to Triple-A. Scott will carry a 4.32 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB through 16.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Cleveland.
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Mets' Christian Scott: Takes first major-league loss
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Scott (0-1) took the loss against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over six innings.
Scott couldn't counter seven dominant no-hit innings by opposing starter Max Fried, but the rookie was impressive in his own right, racking up 15 swinging strikes and recording the second straight quality start to begin his career. The most significant blow against the right-hander was a two-run homer off the bat of Orlando Arcia, the first Scott's allowed at the big-league level. With word that the Mets won't have a hard innings limit for Scott this season, there's a good chance that he remains in the Mets' rotation moving forward even with Tylor Megill (shoulder) potentially returning from the injured list as soon as next week.
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Mets' Christian Scott: No hard innings cap this season
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The Mets don't have a hard innings limit in mind for Scott this season, despite the fact that he's never thrown more than 87.2 innings in a season dating back to his college days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
That doesn't mean the 24-year-old right-hander is headed for a 200-inning campaign, of course. Instead, the team will rely on biometric data to make sure Scott's mechanics and pitch quality aren't deteriorating as his workload builds up. "The other way didn't work," pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said this week, referencing the fact that injuries around the league weren't curtailed in the past by focusing on the volume of innings a pitcher threw relative to prior years. "So this is the information in front of us. You try to make the best decision possible with the information that you have." Scott could still be facing a shutdown later this summer if he shows signs of fatigue, but after posting a 3.20 ERA and 36:6 K:BB through 25.1 innings for Triple-A Syracuse before an impressive big-league debut May 4 against the Rays, the Mets will keep him in the rotation as long as he's producing strong results.
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Mets' Christian Scott: Draws another start Friday
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Scott is scheduled to start Friday's game against Atlanta at Citi Field.
One of the top pitching prospects in the organization, Scott impressed in his MLB debut this past Saturday against the Rays, striking out six over 6.2 innings while allowing one run on five hits and one walk. Despite his stellar debut and strong track record in the minors, the 24-year-old righty likely won't have much margin for error moving forward if he hopes to maintain a spot in the big-league rotation. The Mets have gotten excellent production from three other rotation members (Luis Severino, Sean Manaea and Jose Butto) this season, and while Jose Quintana has struggled (5.20 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in seven starts), his long track record in the majors as well as his $13 million salary for 2024 likely gives him some level of security. Additionally, the Mets could get Tylor Megill (shoulder) back from the 15-day injured list next week, so a poor outing from Scott on Friday could put him at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Syracuse.
Scott did not factor into the decision against the Rays on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out six over 6.2 innings.
Scott surrendered one run on three consecutive hits to open the bottom of the first before going on to retire the next 12 batters he faced. The 24-year-old right-hander threw 17 first-pitch strikes and generated 18 whiffs in the contest, making a very strong case to stick around in Mets' rotation. Scott currently lines up to toe the rubber against Atlanta at home next week, if he's able to draw another start.
Mets' Christian Scott: Officially called up to majors
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The Mets selected the contract of Scott from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Scott has been called up to give the Mets a six-man pitching rotation while they play 26 games over the next 27 days. He has a 3-0 record in five starts in Triple-A this season, posting a 3.20 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 36:6 K:BB over 25.1 frames. He's slated to make his major-league debut Saturday against the Rays.
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Mets' Christian Scott: Up as sixth starter initially
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Scott is being promoted from Triple-A Syracuse to give the Mets a six-man rotation while they play 26 games in 27 days, and manager Carlos Mendoza wouldn't commit to giving the 24-year-old right-hander any starts beyond his MLB debut Saturday in Tampa Bay, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Scott's readiness for the majors is acknowledged by the organization, but Mendoza's reluctance may aim to ease pressure on him. His outlook improved Friday when Adrian Houser was shifted to the bullpen due to an 8.16 ERA, but Tylor Megill's return from a shoulder injury may also influence the decision as he goes through a rehab assignment. If Scott performs well, the Mets are likely to keep him around.
The Mets will call up Scott to make his major-league debut Saturday in Tampa Bay, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Scott broke out in the Mets organization in 2023, posting a 2.57 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 107:12 K:BB over 87.2 innings across three levels to cement himself as their top pitching prospect. He's been arguably even better in 2024 in his first stint at Triple-A Syracuse, holding a 3.20 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 36:6 K:BB covering 25.1 frames. The 24-year-old is a worthy grab in most every fantasy format.
Mets' Christian Scott: Promotion likely not imminent
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Scott gave up one run over five innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, striking out 10 batters while walking only one, but the Mets would prefer not to rush his promotion to the majors, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
The 24-year-old right-hander solidified his status as the organization's top pitching prospect during spring training, and Scott has dominated in his first two Triple-A starts, posting a 19:1 K:BB through nine innings. The Mets also have an opening in the big-league rotation after designating Julio Teheran for assignment Tuesday, but Jose Butto is expected to fill that spot this weekend against the Royals. Butto gave New York a quality start in his first outing with the big club this season, so he's likely to get at least a couple more turns, but if Scott continues to mow down Triple-A hitters, the Mets may have to accelerate the timeline they had in mind for him.
Mets' Christian Scott: Fans nine in Triple-A debut
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Scott allowed three runs on five hits -- including two home runs -- over four innings against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. He struck out nine without issuing a walk.
Making his first career start at the Triple-A level, Scott cruised through three frames but was touched up for homers by Everson Pereira and Jeter Downs in the fourth inning. The 9:0 K:BB offers a glimpse at why scouts and prospect evaluators are high on the 24-year-old right-hander, especially on the heels of his strong showing in the Grapefruit League. There was some talk that Scott could get the call to Queens earlier than expected due to injuries in the Mets' rotation, but the team signed Julio Teheran to a one-year, major-league contract Wednesday, which likely pushes Scott's big-league debut to later this summer.
