Mets RHP Max Scherzer (neck) scratched from start
New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer was scratched from his start Tuesday night in Cincinnati with neck spasms.
The Mets recalled left-hander David Peterson to make the spot start against the Reds.
In a corresponding move, the Mets placed right-hander Jimmy Yacabonis on the 15-day injured list with a left quad strain. The move is retroactive to Monday.
Scherzer has pitched just once since April 19, an outing of 3 1/