Mets' Max Scherzer ejected after heated conversation during substance check

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New York Mets star Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he got into a heated conversation with umpires over a substance on his hands.

Scherzer was subjected to a substance check in between innings. Umpires looked closely at the three-time Cy Young Award winner’s fingers. After an animated conversation, the umpires determined to toss Scherzer and take his glove.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) throws during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

SNY reporter Steve Gelbs noted on the game broadcast that Scherzer was "adamant" that it was "just rosin" on his fingers and nothing illegal on his hands. 

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Keith Hernandez added that he heard from one of the retired umpires nearby, and he said the officials on the field didn’t like how sticky his hand was. They asked Scherzer to change his glove and gave him a warning. The second time they checked him they still weren’t happy with the stickiness of his hand and then tossed him, Hernandez said the umpire told him.

The score was tied 0-0 through three innings. Scherzer had struck out three batters and allowed one hit.

Scherzer was the subject of a sticky substance check when he was with the Washington Nationals in 2021. He underwent multiple checks in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. 

Scherzer played for the Dodgers in 2021.

Before the 2023 season started, Major League Baseball called for umpires to key in on banned grip aides over concerns of increased spin rates.

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