After Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer Also Faces Injury Scare Ahead of Mets Opening Day

Published 04/02/2022, 10:52 AM EDT

Days ahead of the opening day of the 2022 season, the New York Mets have faced a big blow. Like, Jacob deGrom’s injury was not enough for the Mets, now Max Scherzer is also doubtful for the opening day.

Earlier on Saturday, the Mets informed that their starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will not be playing for at least a month. And if reports are to be believed, then Max Scherzer also has a hamstring injury.However, if Scherzer does have a serious injury, then the New York Mets are in a big problem. Because the regular season will start on April 7, and the Mets will be without their starting pitchers.

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Will Max Scherzer start on opening day for New York Mets?

When deGrom injured himself, it was quite obvious that Max Scherzer will play as the starting pitcher. Until Scherzer’s hamstring issue came up. However, despite his injury, Scherzer is likely to play on opening day for the Mets.

As per MLB Insider Jon Heyman, the Mets pitcher is not concerned about his hamstring. Because Scherzer believes it’s a minor injury. “Max Scherzer is said unconcerned about a hamstring “tweak.” Thought very minor at this point,” tweeted Heyman.

Max Scherzer is said unconcerned about a hamstring “tweak.” Thought very minor at this point.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 1, 2022

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Though Scherzer’s injury is minor, it is still not a good sign for the Mets. Because they have already lost Jacob deGrom for a month or more due to a shoulder injury. Earlier on Saturday, the Mets announced that deGrom will not be able to pitch for up to 4 weeks.

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Jacob deGrom underwent an MRI today that revealed a stress reaction on his scapula that has caused inflammation in the area. The immediate prescription is for Jake to discontinue throwing for up to 4 weeks and then reimage the area. At that time, we’ll update the plan of care.
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 1, 2022

Given that the current free agency has been a good one for the Mets, they have a very strong chance to make the playoffs. But only if their key players remain in prime health for the season. Else they will end up as a mid-table team, like the past few seasons.

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Now, with Jacob deGrom out due to injury, Scherzer will be the starting pitcher on opening day for the New York Mets.

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Abhishek Kumar is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. After completing his Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Abhishek has been working in the media industry since two years. Before joining EssentiallySports, he previously worked at APN News as a sub-editor, where he has written articles on sports and politics.

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Deepakshi Chaudhary

After Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer Also Faces Injury Scare Ahead of Mets Opening Day

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