Scherzer won't start Saturday against the Guardians as scheduled, as the game has been postponed due to rain.

EDGE Analysis

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday. Scherzer will take the hill for the afternoon game, per Tim Healey of Newsday.

Scherzer (3-2) gave up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings en route to the win Sunday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

This was Scherzer's first start since giving up six earned runs in 3.1 innings May 3 in Detroit, so it's nice to see him back on track, especially since noting a week ago that he has been pitching through shoulder discomfort in addition to his recent neck spasms. Scherzer lines up to pitch at home this weekend against Cleveland.

Scherzer (neck) will start the second game of a doubleheader against the Nationals on Sunday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mets manager Buck Showalter has not decided who will be the starter for the first game as of yet. The team will be able to call up a 27th player for the twin billing after Saturday's game was postponed due to rain, and it's possible New York could call on one of their arms from Triple-A Syracuse to start the game. Scherzer will be pitching for just the second time since April 10 because of a 10-game suspension and a bout with spasms in his neck.

Scherzer (neck) told Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post on Friday that he will start Sunday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer got through a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday without any apparent issues, clearing the way for his return to the Mets' rotation. He will be pitching on 10 days' rest and for just the second time since April 10 due to a suspension and then neck spasms.

Scherzer (neck) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was Scherzer's first time on the mound since he got scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday versus the Reds due to neck spasms. Those spasms lingered for a couple of days, but Healey notes that the veteran right-hander finished with a fist pump after Friday's workout, so Scherzer seemed pretty pleased with the session. He will likely get the call for the Mets on Sunday against his former club, the Nationals.

Scherzer attempted to play catch Wednesday but cut it short because his neck was still spasming, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer noted that while the spasm "hasn't fully let go yet," he feels better than he did Tuesday and is still planning to make a start the weekend series against the Nationals, which runs through Monday. The three-time Cy Young winner has also been battling through nagging discomfort below his right scapula.

Scherzer (neck) said he hopes to slot back into the Mets' rotation during their upcoming four-game series against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

That four-game set at Nationals Park runs from Friday to next Monday. Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Reds due to a bout of neck spasms which first set in Sunday and got worse Monday. The good news is he fully expects to avoid the injured list. David Peterson has been called up to take the mound in his place Tuesday night at Cincinnati.

Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday versus the Reds due to neck spasms.

EDGE Analysis

This neck issue is apparently unrelated to the shoulder/back discomfort that has been bothering Scherzer for much of the season. He's considered day-to-day and the Mets believe it to be a minor injury, though there's been no word yet about when he might slot back into the rotation. David Peterson has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the team's fill-in starter Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Scherzer (shoulder) is uncertain for his scheduled start Tuesday against the Reds, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

David Peterson has joined the Mets in Cincinnati in the event that Scherzer is unable to pitch. The veteran ace acknowledged recently that he is still dealing with discomfort below his right scapula, an issue that first popped up in mid-April. He told Dan Martin and Mike Puma of the New York Post on Monday that he is "trying like hell not to join the IL."

Scherzer has admitted that he's still pitching with discomfort below his right scapula, Dan Martin and Mike Puma of the New York Post report.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer first injured his shoulder last month and had a start pushed back, although he never went on the injured list. He's still dealing with soreness, though, and attributed the drop in velocity in his last start -- when he six runs over 3.1 innings -- to managing the injury so it didn't get worse. Scherzer dealt with a similar but more serious injury in 2019 with the Nationals when he was sidelined for several weeks. "That's how bad this can get,'' Scherzer said. "I respect that. I've learned from that and I'm trying like hell to not have that happen." Scherzer will start Tuesday in Cincinnati and will continue to take the ball for the Mets as long as he's able. His effectiveness and ability to not aggravate the injury are in question, though. Scherzer sports a 5.56 ERA in five starts this season.