Mets’ Max Scherzer says ‘bunch of people’ will have conversations with front office after trading closer

The New York Mets traded nearer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for 2 younger prospects Thursday night time, signaling that the Mets will greater than seemingly be sellers on the commerce deadline.

It’s been a wildly disappointing season for the Mets, who entered the 2023 MLB season with sky-high expectations after happening a spending spree in the course of the offseason. 

David Robertson of the New York Mets pitches in the course of the ninth inning towards the Philadelphia Phillies at Residents Financial institution Park June 24, 2023, in Philadelphia.  (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Photos)

After successful 101 video games in 2022, the Mets haven’t been above .500 since June 3 and sit 6½ video games again for the ultimate wild-card spot after a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals Friday night time. 

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Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was requested concerning the Robertson commerce following the win, and the three-time Cy Younger winner was blunt. 

“Dissatisfied. I imply, clearly. We put ourselves on this place,” Scherzer instructed reporters after incomes his ninth win of the season. “We’ve not performed nicely sufficient as a workforce. I’ve had a hand in that for why we’re within the place that we’re at. Cannot get mad at anyone however your self, however it stinks.”

The Mets’ Max Scherzer delivers a pitch towards the Washington Nationals in the course of the first inning of a recreation at Citi Discipline July 28, 2023, in New York Metropolis.  (Wealthy Schultz/Getty Photos)

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When requested whether or not he thought the Mets may make a postseason run if the entrance workplace stored the workforce collectively, Scherzer stated he would want to talk with members of the entrance workplace. 

“Most likely obtained to have a dialog with the entrance workplace,” Scherzer instructed reporters. “You traded our nearer away. A bunch of persons are going to need to have conversations with the entrance workplace”

Scherzer has a participant choice subsequent season for $43.3 million, and the eight-time All-Star expressed perception New York can construct a contender subsequent yr. 

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Max Scherzer of the New York Mets delivers a pitch towards the Washington Nationals in the course of the first inning of a recreation at Citi Discipline July 28, 2023, in New York Metropolis.  (Wealthy Schultz/Getty Photos)

“With Steve [Cohen] and the remainder of this group, you possibly can see a path ahead. You’ll be able to see a path to contend subsequent yr,” Scherzer stated. 

When requested whether or not the Robertson transfer signaled the membership was “open for enterprise,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler stated the workforce is “listening to the place golf equipment are after they name us.”