New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Mets' Max Scherzer: Dog bite injury is 'literally a non-story'

By Adam Stites | Last updated 6/5/22

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer confirmed reports on Saturday that his hand was bitten by a dog, but called the bite a "non-story."

Scherzer, 37, is currently rehabbing an oblique strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list, but is expected to keep him out of action until July. On Saturday, the New York Post reported that he was bitten by one of his dogs on his throwing hand. Scherzer wasted no time responding to the report and saying that the bite will have "no effect" on his rehab.

"Just clearing a few things up," Scherzer wrote on Twitter. "My dog Rafi hurt her leg on a run. She was howling in pain and I went to calm her down by putting my hands on her. When I did that she bit my right hand. Fortunately it wasn't a bad bite. I took one day off from throwing and was able to long toss the next day. This will have no effect on my rehab and this is literally a non story."

Later on Saturday, Scherzer's wife, Erica, tweeted that Rafi was doing well.

Rafi is doing well and getting extra cuddles. Thx to everyone for the well wishes and concern. Also, @HumaneRescue & @sthubertsanimal need homes for 30lb+ dogs right now. If you’re able, bring a new family member home and we’ll cover the adoption fee. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/L0VLzoG7vh
— Erica Scherzer (@emaysway) June 5, 2022

Scherzer began the season with a 5-1 record and 2.54 ERA prior to his injury. The three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star joined the Mets in the offseason on a three-year, $130 million contract.

Last season, Scherzer was traded from the Washington Nationals to the Los Angeles Dodgers in July and finished the regular season with a 7-0 record during his time with the Dodgers.

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