Cubs' Merryweather and Mets' Scott to Undergo Surgery

The Chicago Cubs' reliever Julian Merryweather will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to knee surgery, adding to a series of injuries that have plagued him this year. Despite a solid 2023 season, Merryweather's limited appearances in 2024 have hindered his performance. Meanwhile, New York Mets rookie Christian Scott will undergo a hybrid Tommy John surgery with an internal brace, sidelining him for the rest of 2024 and all of 2025. This procedure, performed by Dr. Keith Meister, aims to protect the ligament during early rehab but still requires a lengthy recovery. Scott, who emerged as the Mets' top pitching prospect, attempted to rehab his elbow injury but ultimately opted for surgery after failing to regain full pitching capability. Both teams face challenges with their pitching depth as they navigate ongoing injuries to critical players.