Things were going pretty well for former Florida Gators right-hander [autotag]Christian Scott[/autotag], but his rookie season with the New York Mets just hit a speed bump as he heads to the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 22, with a right UCL sprain.
Scott made his debut in the first week of May only to be sent back to Triple-A in June to keep his innings low — we broke down his MLB debut here. He returned to the Mets on July 3 and most recently pitched on Sunday, surrendering three runs on seven hits over four innings in a start against the Miami Marlins.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Scott underwent an MRI on Tuesday, adding that the Mets are waiting for multiple doctors to interpret the results before confirming a sprain, rather than a tear.
News: Christian Scott has a right UCL sprain. He's on the IL.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 23, 2024
For now, it’s wait-and-see with Scott. Although, DiComo said it could be a matter of hours before the team knows more. It could also be days, though. At a minimum, Scott is shut down for the next 15 days and the organization will likely exercise extreme caution in bringing him back, even with struggles in the starting rotation.
A UCL sprain does not mean Tommy John surgery is necessary. Scott may avoid going under the knife, but a sprain means that the ligament has stretched or torn to some degree by definition.
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