Mets' Christian Scott earns first win after lengthy recovery from surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Christian Scott, a pitcher for the Mets, secured his first career win against the Marlins after an 18-month recovery from elbow surgery. In his 16th start, Scott struck out a season-high eight batters and allowed one earned run over 5 2/3 innings. Following his debut in May 2024, Scott faced challenges with command and pitch count, but he has since evolved his repertoire, adding a cutter and experimenting with a changeup. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Scott's talent as he continues to develop his pitching skills this season.
- •Scott's win snaps an 18-month streak without a victory.
- •Scott recorded eight strikeouts and a 2.97 ERA this season.
- •He struggled with command early in the season but has shown improvement.
- •Mendoza emphasized Scott's potential as a key asset for the team's pitching rotation.
- •Scott is exploring new pitches to enhance his effectiveness on the mound.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — How Mets' Christian Scott overcame, evolved since return from surgery
"It was 18 months between starts for Christian Scott, who had to recover from elbow surgery to pitch for the Mets. It took even longer for win No. 1.
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