Scherzer suffers hamstring injury

Mets ace Max Scherzer is dealing with a hamstring issue and isn’t sure when he’ll pitch next, another frustrating setback for the top of the Mets’ heralded but suddenly fragile rotation. A day after the Mets said star Jacob deGrom will miss significant time with a shoulder injury, Scherzer was scratched from his outing Saturday morning in a simulated game. Just five days away from opening day, Scherzer said he wasn’t sure about the immediate plans. The three-time Cy Young Award winner said he doesn’t expect the trouble with his right hamstring to be long-term. “Don’t know,” Scherzer said when asked when he’d pitch again. “I’ve had these little hamstring injuries before. They go away in days. Fortunately enough I’ve been pretty good to not have serious hamstring injuries. I’ve had just little hiccups. I think this is the same thing. For me, it’s just a day-to-day thing … but when you’re dealing with hammies, you never know.” Mets manager Buck Showalter said he would lean on the 37-year-old for advice going forward, but added Scherzer was still in consideration for the opening day nod.