Mets' Chris Bassitt placed on IL, reportedly for COVID-19
New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt was scratched from his Friday start and placed on the injured list with a non-injury hours before the contest with the visiting Texas Rangers.
Multiple outlets reported Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 list.
Bassitt (6-5, 4.01 ERA) will be replaced on the mound by left-hander David Peterson. Bassitt beat the Miami Marlins on Saturday when he gave up three runs and six hits over