Mets rookie pitcher Christian Scott will be undergoing Tommy John surgery next week, leading to his likely absence for the entire 2025 season. Scott had been out of action since July 21 due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Despite hoping for a return this month, the decision was made for him to undergo surgery as it became clear he would not be able to pitch next year.
New York manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Scott would miss the upcoming season, stating that the team had given him the opportunity to try to come back before ultimately deciding on surgery. The 25-year-old Scott struggled with his off-speed pitches during his recovery process, ultimately leading to the decision for the surgical procedure.
Scott will have a specialized version of Tommy John surgery that includes a traditional ligament replacement along with an internal brace. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister. This surgery aims to address a recurring issue for Scott, who had dealt with a partially torn ligament in his right elbow last season.
Despite the setback, Scott remained positive, expressing his commitment to returning to full form in 2026. Throughout his nine starts this season, Scott posted a 0-3 record with a 4.56 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings.
In addition to Scott’s injury, the Mets received updates on two other injured pitchers. Kodai Senga, who injured his left calf in July, is set to pitch for Triple-A Syracuse this weekend. Meanwhile, Paul Blackburn, who joined the Mets from Oakland in July, threw for the first time since discovering a spinal fluid leak in his back. Blackburn is optimistic about returning in some capacity next week after receiving injections for his injury.
The Mets are navigating through various pitching challenges, with injuries affecting key players like Scott, Senga, and Blackburn. Despite the setbacks, the team remains focused on managing the health of their players and striving for success on the field.