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Mets put starter Christian Scott on IL and activate reliever Devin Williams for final few games
Devin Williams returns after a right shoulder strain, while the Mets say Christian Scott’s left knee inflammation ends his season.
On Tuesday, the New York Mets reinstated two-time All-Star closer Devin Williams from the 15-day injured list while placing starter Christian Scott on the injured list, ending Scott's season due to left knee inflammation.
Williams, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract this offseason, missed time since early August with a right shoulder strain and has 16 saves in 42 appearances during his first Mets season.
Manager Andy Green reported Scott suffered the injury while warming up Saturday, noting knee swelling. The right-hander finished with a 3.85 ERA across 23 starts and 111 innings this season.
Addressing Williams' return, Green said, "I think long term we know what role he will slide back into, but for these outings I don't think we're overly concerned about that." The team hopes to use him in a couple games before season's end.
Kodai Senga has been closing games in Williams' absence. The Mets added Williams this offseason after incumbent closer Edwin Diaz left New York for the Los Angeles Dodgers on a $69 million deal.