Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and several other veterans were shipped off before the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
Scherzer came to the Mets in 2022 and was“I loved my time here with the Mets,” said Scherzer, who had made similar comments following the trade. “I loved getting to play for Buck . I loved all the guys that were in the clubhouse. Really felt like we had a great group to be able to win, but unfortunately, we just didn’t get those type of results and that’s what’s frustrating.
As the trade deadline approached, the organization made the decision to pivot its objectives and build up the team’s farm system.Scherzer and the Mets struggled to put together complete games as a team.“I don’t know, it was just a combination of everything,” he said. “It just seemed like when we pitched we didn’t hit. If we hit, we didn’t pitch and if we did both then maybe the bullpen didn’t do the job. It was just like a combination of everything of things just not going right.
“I know, specifically myself this year, I wish I would have pitched better. I don’t like to point fingers unless I’m pointing fingers at myself, and I definitely can point the finger at myself.”JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST Scherzer had a 4.01 ERA in 19 starts for the Mets in 2023 and struck out 121 batters. He also posted a 9-4 record with the Amazins’ this season. , he’s started five games and has a 2.64 ERA. He will not be on the mound for any of Texas’ games with the Mets.
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