When Is Max Scherzer Coming Back for the New York Mets?

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer.
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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The New York Mets have been dominant to start the 2022 MLB season.

The Mets are first place in the NL East, 35-17, and 10.5 games up on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. However, the team is doing it without their ace this season in Max Scherzer, who went down with an oblique strain on May 18th. Still, the Mets are +800 to win the World Series at WynnBET Sportsbook.

What's the latest on Scherzer, who was a Cy Young candidate at that point? Let's get you updated.

Max Scherzer Latest Injury Update

The Mets announced following the May 18th early exit from the teams start that he suffered a “moderate to high grade internal oblique strain” that will keep him out 6-8 weeks.

Scherzer cited left side tightness in postgame availability, but imaging found a strain, and the Mets are taking the long game given their hot start to the season.

This timeline puts Scherzer on pace to return in early July if he stays on track with his rehab.

Over his career, Scherzer has been the epitome of consistency, starting 30 or more games all but twice dating back to his first full season in 2009, one of those years was the COVID shortened season.