The Mets have been on a roll through the season’s first two-plus months, currently holding the largest lead of any division leader in the National League. They might be welcoming a key piece back sometime soon.
Starting pitcher Max Scherzer has begun throwing bullpen sessions recently while rehabbing in Florida, sources told Pat Ragazzo. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has been out since May 19 with a strained oblique and was initially given a six- to eight-week timetable to return.
