Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Mets Place Christian Scott On IL, Activate Devin Williams
The Mets moved Christian Scott to the injured list because his left knee became inflamed.
This means he will not pitch again this season.
Scott hurt the knee after slipping while warming up before a recent game.
The Mets do not think the injury is likely to cause a long-term problem.
Devin Williams returned after missing time with a right shoulder strain.
He has not pitched since Aug.
7.
The team hopes he can appear in a few games before Sunday.
Kodai Senga has been closing games while Williams was unavailable.
The Mets placed starter Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation, ending his season.
Scott went 4-5 with a 3.85 ERA and 134 strikeouts in 111 innings across 23 starts.
The knee swelled after Scott slipped while warming up before his latest start against Philadelphia.
The Mets activated reliever Devin Williams, who had been sidelined since Aug. 7 with a right shoulder strain.
New York hopes Williams pitches in a couple of games before the season ends Sunday, with Kodai Senga closing during his absence.
- Who
- The New York Mets, starter Christian Scott, and reliever Devin Williams are involved.
- What
- The Mets placed Scott on the 15-day injured list and activated Williams.
- When
- The moves were announced Tuesday; the season ends Sunday.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Arlington, Texas.
- Why
- Scott has left knee inflammation, while Williams was activated after recovering from a right shoulder strain.
- Christian Scott status
- Placed on the 15-day injured list; his season is over.
- Scott injury
- Left knee inflammation after slipping while warming up.
- Scott 2026 performance
- 4-5 record, 3.85 ERA, 134 strikeouts, and 111 innings in 23 starts.
- Devin Williams status
- Activated from the injured list after missing time with a right shoulder strain.
- Williams 2026 performance
- 3-2 record, 4.66 ERA, and 16 saves in 42 appearances.
- Expected return
- The Mets hope Williams appears in a couple of games before Sunday.
- Temporary closer
- Kodai Senga has been closing games during Williams' absence.