Francisco Alvarez, the Mets' star catcher, underwent surgery on his left thumb on Tuesday.
Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu last just one inning in Somerset before he was pulled with soreness in his foot.
Scherzer is scheduled to start for Triple-A Round Rock at home against Salt Lake.
The Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly have been placed on the 15-day injured list, while infielder Garrett Cooper has been designated for assignment. In corresponding moves, the Cubs recalled left-handers Hayden Wesneski and Luke Little, and infielder Matt Mervis from Triple-A Iowa. Hendricks’...