Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, two aces of the New York Mets pitching rotation, share the same sentiments regarding waiving their no-trade clause. Club owner Steve Cohen did not rule out the possibility of the team selling assets as the August 1 trade deadline approaches as the Mets sit fourth in their five-team division with a record of 36-45.
The Mets continued their slump, losing a close 3-2 game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at Citi Field. Scherzer gave up two earned runs through six innings of pitching, with nine strikeouts in the defeat. After the game, Scherzer was asked about the no-trade clause in his contract but noted that he would only go into details about his decision once Cohen made plans clear for the club's immediate future.
"I'll comment when Steve says sell," Scherzer said at the possibility of the Mets trading away assets during the trade deadline. "Until then, it's pointless. He drives this, so talking about anything in the contract is pointless. I'm here to show up to win. That's all I'm here to do. I continue to believe that we're gonna win."
