SAN FRANCISCO — Max Scherzer was just trying to get a grip.
Scherzer’s decision to accept the 10-game suspension that came from his ejection in Los Angeles doesn’t mean he’s admitting to guilt. Scherzer has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and is extremely frustrated that he is being suspended 10 games for using too much rosin during the Mets’ series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Accepting the suspension is simply what’s best for the Mets.
“I’m going to follow what the Mets want me to do and that’s accept the suspension and come to a settlement with them,” Scherzer said Thursday at Oracle Park in San Francisco. “I came to a settlement with MLB on what the fine should be and I move forward.”
