Tag: neck

Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer to Start Sunday vs. Nationals

Good morning, Mets fans! Max Scherzer threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday and it went well enough that he is now expected to start for the Mets on Sunday against the Nationals. Scherzer has been dealing with neck spasms and they have evidently calmed down enough. With that, the probable starters for the Mets’ next few games are Joey Lucchesi later today, Scherzer tomorrow, then...

Brandon Nimmo to Miss Final Spring Games with Stiff Neck

Brandon Nimmo will sit out the rest of the Mets’ Grapefruit League schedule with a stiff neck. Speaking before the Mets play the Astros later today, manager Buck Showalter announced that Nimmo won’t be involved today or against the Nationals on Tuesday. Brandon Nimmo has a stiff neck and won’t play today or tomorrow, Buck Showalter said. The Mets hope he will play Thursday. —...