Chris Bassitt Placed on IL, Max Scherzer to Pitch Tuesday

Chris Bassitt was placed on the injured list Friday, the Mets announced. They added that right-hander R.J. Alvarez has been selected from Triple-A Syracuse, while Locke St. John was sent outright to Triple-A. Bassitt was placed on the IL for a non-injury issue, Anthony DiComo of MLB reported. This means it’s very likely related to COVID-19. DiComo added that Peterson will pitch Friday in...