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Oct 11, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) bunts and advances first baseman Albert Pujols (55) to second against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning during game three of the 2021 NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 11, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) bunts and advances first baseman Albert Pujols (55) to second against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning during game three of the 2021 NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The past few days have been very tough for the New York Mets. Right before the start of the regular season, the Mets have got their star player injured. Notably, the Mets starting pitcher for the opening day, and Jacob deGrom is out for an indefinite time due to a shoulder injury. But, no worries, as Max Scherzer is there to pitch on opening day.
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Such an injury at this crucial stage can heavily affect any team. But, the Mets star Max Scherzer will not let that happen to his teammates. Knowing for his great leadership qualities, the veteran pitcher assembled the Mets squad to motivate them for the upcoming season.
Even Scherzer is not hundred percent fit for the opening day. Various reports suggest that the Mets pitcher has a hamstring problem. But despite all that, he managed to gather the entire squad and cheer them up for the 2022 regular season.
New York Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer, along with his teammates, spent a day together on their off-day
Max Scherzer is yet to play any league game for the New York Mets, but the veteran pitcher still finds himself close to the Mets squad. With over 15 years of experience in MLB, Scherzer has an inbuilt leadership trait. He surely knows how to overcome a bad day at the office.
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Oct 6, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier on Saturday, after the injury scare at the Citi Field, the Mets manager Buck Showalter gave a day off to players. However, they spent their day together anyway, thanks to Max Scherzer. As per MLB writer Anthony DiComo, Scherzer rented out an entire golf course and gathered his teammates to spend their day together.
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“Buck Showalter gave most Mets the day off today. But they spent it together anyway,” tweeted Anthony DiComo. “Max Scherzer rented out an entire mini-golf course in Port St. Lucie, where the team gathered to play some putt-putt and watch the Final Four.”
Buck Showalter gave most Mets the day off today, but they spent it together anyway. Max Scherzer rented out an entire mini golf course in Port St. Lucie, where the team gathered to play some putt-putt and watch the Final Four.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 3, 2022
Given the injury scare ahead of the opening day, this exercise was a need of the hour for the Mets’ players. And the Mets management should thank Max Scherzer for setting the team’s environment.
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In absence of the Mets starting pitcher, Jacob deGrom, Scherzer will start the pitching for the Mets on the opening day of the MLB 2022 season, only if he remains fit.
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