Mets’ Max Scherzer says ‘bunch of people’ will have conversations with front office after trading closer

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The New York Mets traded closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two young prospects Thursday night, signaling that the Mets will more than likely be sellers at the trade deadline.

It’s been a wildly disappointing season for the Mets, who entered the 2023 MLB season with sky-high expectations after going on a spending spree during the offseason. 

David Robertson of the New York Mets pitches during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park June 24, 2023, in Philadelphia.  (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

After winning 101 games in 2022, the Mets have not been above .500 since June 3 and sit 6½ games back for the final wild-card spot after a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals Friday night. 

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Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was asked about the Robertson trade following the win, and the three-time Cy Young winner was blunt. 

"Disappointed. I mean, obviously. We put ourselves in this position," Scherzer told reporters after earning his ninth win of the season. "We haven't played well enough as a team. I've had a hand in that for why we're in the position that we're at. Can't get mad at anybody but yourself, but it stinks."

The Mets' Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a game at Citi Field July 28, 2023, in New York City.  (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

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When asked whether he thought the Mets could make a postseason run if the front office kept the team together, Scherzer said he would need to speak with members