'We need to have a conversation': Scherzer to discuss Mets' position after Robertson dealt
NEW YORK — Max Scherzer understands the reasoning behind the Mets' trade of David Robertson, but now he wants to know where he fits in the team's plans moving forward.
After Scherzer grabbed his ninth win of the season on Friday night against the Nationals, the Mets co-ace discussed his reaction to the front office dealing Robertson and how he feels about his position with the Mets.
"Disappointed, obviously," Scherzer said of learning that Robertson had been dealt. "We put ourselves in this position. We haven't played well as a team. I've had a hand in that for why we're in the position that we're at. Can't get mad at anybody but yourself, but it stinks."
Friday's victory moved the Mets to 49-54 on the season and 6.5 games back of the final National League Wild Card spot. When Scherzer was asked if he believed the Mets could make a run, he offered, "I've probably got to have a conversation with the front office."
Scherzer has been one of the targets of trade speculation if the Mets continued to sell before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The 39-year-old is in the second season of a three-year, $130 million deal, which includes a $43.3 million player option for next season. He also has a no-trade clause in his contract which he would have to waive to be dealt.
In his second season with the Mets, Scherzer has been up and down. He has posted a 9-4 record with a 4.01 ERA, 121 strikeouts and a 1.19 WHIP in 107.2 innings. He has been hurt by the home run ball, surrendering 23 in 19 starts.
Scherzer was largely successful in his first season with the Mets, going 11-5 with a 2.29 ERA and 173 strikeouts in 145.1 innings. He feels this situation is different than when he was traded from the Nationals to the Dodgers in 2021.
"When I was in Washington, I was about to be a free agent," Scherzer said. "Our season was going south. I wanted to be traded to a playoff contender. That was the calculus for me with the Nationals.
"This time around, I'm not going to be a free agent. I have another year here. I came here, thought we did great things last year. We won 100 ballgames last year. Unfortunately this year, it's not. With Steve (Cohen) and the rest of this organization, you can see a path forward. You can see a path to next year. That's where the calculus is different."
At the end of the interview, Scherzer reiterated that he needs to have a conversation with the front office to understand where they are in their decision-making process for the future.
"You have to understand what they see, what they're going to do," Scherzer said. "That's the best I can tell you."
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Mets: Max Scherzer ready for conversation with front office
