The New York Mets have been the most disappointing MLB team this season, carrying the highest payroll along with a dollar-store record (36-45).
While the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline is still weeks away, the Mets are looming as sellers, and some big names could be part of the shakeup.
Scherzer pitched Thursday night, getting a no-decision in a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched well, giving up two earned runs in six innings and striking out nine.
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reported Tuesday that ace Max Scherzer would reportedly waive his no-trade clause for the chance to join a winning team. But after the game, Scherzer was in no mood to talk about trade speculation.
He made it clear that will remain the case until Mets owner Steve Cohen flashes the “Sell” sign.
“I’ll comment when Steve says sell,” Scherzer said. “Until then it’s pointless — it’s just clickbait now.”
When a reporter wanted a clarification on “Sell,” Scherzer reiterated his statement.
“When he says sell. … He drives this,” Scherzer said. “So it’s pointless for me to talk about anything in the contract whatsoever. I’m here to show up to win. That’s all I’m here to do, and continue to believe that we’re going to win.
“I’m not going to comment on anything because otherwise, it’s just clickbait.”
Max Scherzer evaluates his outing in Mets 3-2 loss to Brewers & says he won't comment on the possibility of being traded until Steve Cohen says the Mets will be sellers at the trade deadline
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That is an awesome “no-comment” that could not possibly be turned into clickbait anywhere.
The 38-year-old Scherzer is 7-2 with a 3.87 ERA. He’s in the second season of a three-year, $130 million contract.
