Christian Scott rejoining Mets’ rotation as Jose Butto could be added to bullpen
NY Post
WASHINGTON — The Mets are set to receive a live arm for the rotation — and one for the bullpen might not be far behind.
Christian Scott will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to rejoin the Mets rotation, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and team officials are discussing the possibility of adding Jose Butto to the beleaguered bullpen.
Scott, who emerged last season as the organization’s top pitching prospect, started five games in May for the Mets — including his major league debut — and earned positive reviews. The right-hander pitched to a 3.90 ERA in five starts with 25 strikeouts and six walks in 27 ²/₃ innings.
Most notably, Scott pitched at least six innings in three of his five starts, a welcomed sign in a rotation that has struggled with length this season.
Scott, 25, is receiving the call during a stretch in which the Mets are scheduled to play 17 straight days. But there also is a rotation vacancy following the decision after Sunday’s game to option Tylor Megill to Syracuse so the team could add to a depleted bullpen.
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