Mets’ Max Scherzer is ejected against Dodgers after umpires check his glove for foreign substances

Max Scherzer was ejected from the New York Mets’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday after umpires checked his glove in the fourth inning.

Scherzer was furious when he was thrown out by umpire Phil Cuzzi after an inspection of his glove and a lengthy conversation with, among others, plate umpire Dan Bellino, the crew chief.

The 38-year-old right-hander had already been told by umpires to change his glove before taking the mound an inning early. Scherzer appeared to yell “it’s resin” at Bellino and Cuzzi before being sent off.

Mets manager Buck Showalter came out of the dugout for a lengthy talk with the umpires, while Scherzer reluctantly went to the dugout.

Scherzer also recently returned from back surgery and had delayed his start until this game against the Dodgers last week.

Max Scherzer is ejected after the second dust check on his glove

Scherzer went three scoreless innings with one strike before being ejected from his fourth start of the season.

He also registered three strikeouts during short afternoon work.

The Mets were hoping for a strong outing from Scherzer, as the pitching staff had already stretched as Carlos Carrasco was placed on the 15-day IL Tuesday and it is still unknown when he will return.

Jose Quintana also remains out until at least July and Justin Verlander, who has signed on in the off-season, has yet to make his regular season debut with the team.

Whether or not Scherzer was ejected for a foreign substance, the MLB won’t know until he communicates with the officials after the game, but if that was indeed the cause of the ejection, he would face an automatic 10-game suspension. to get.

Manager Buck Showalter, left, reacts with umpire Dan Bellino after Scherzer has been ejected