PHILADELPHIA — Christian Scott took a positive step Saturday toward potentially returning to the Mets as soon as his required 15 days on the injured list pass.
The right-hander threw a bullpen session before the Mets’ 15-3 loss to the Phillies and reported feeling “good.” Scott was placed on the IL on Monday (retroactive to June 12) with a right hip impingement.
“Full bullpen, high intensity, so we have just got to wait,” manager Carlos Mendoza said.
The next step for Scott could be facing hitters in live batting practice. Mendoza didn’t rule out the possibility that Scott could avoid a minor league rehab stint before rejoining the club.
Scott has pitched to a 3.10 ERA in nine starts for the Mets this season.
Francisco Lindor will play Sunday for Triple-A Syracuse before a decision is reached on whether the shortstop needs further at-bats on his minor league rehab assignment or will rejoin the Mets.
Lindor was off Saturday after playing for Double-A Binghamton a day earlier. Tyrone Taylor and Ronny Mauricio will join Lindor in playing Sunday for Syracuse on rehab stints.
David Peterson is the scheduled starter for Sunday night’s series finale.
Tobias Myers received the start as an opener in this rotation spot last Monday and struggled.
But the lefty Peterson has disappointed, pitching to a 5.91 ERA this season, bouncing between the rotation and bullpen. Peterson allowed three earned runs over three innings Monday in relief.
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“We have been going with a lot of bullpen games, openers,” Mendoza said. “The lineup we’re facing here with a lot of lefties, a lineup that is familiar, he’s had success before. We’re going to need these guys, whether it’s Peterson or Sean Manaea or Kodai Senga. And [Sunday] Peterson is going to get another opportunity and we’re counting on him.”
Mendoza said he had an “unbelievable” experience Friday night watching Brazil play Haiti in a World Cup match across the street at Lincoln Financial Field.
“Growing up in Venezuela, I always cheer for Brazil,” Mendoza said, noting that his native country doesn’t participate in the event. “It’s fun that for the first time I got to watch a World Cup [match] and it’s Brazil playing. The atmosphere is unreal. It was unbelievable.”
