Zack Scott, New York Mets' acting general manager, will not be joining the team on its next road trip. He was charged with DUI.
Scott was arrested for DUI around 4:15 AM Tuesday in suburban White Plains. White Plains police Captain. James Spencer stated. He stated that Scott had refused to take a breathalyzer.
The 44-year old was arrested and released. He is due to appear in court on Thursday morning.
The Mets released a statement saying that they were shocked and disappointed to hear about Zack Scott's alleged DUI. "We take this matter seriously. Zack will not travel with the team on our upcoming road trip, while we learn more about the situation and decide next steps.
According to the Mets, Scott was attending a fundraiser at Steve Cohen's Connecticut home on Monday night for the Amazin' Mets foundation. This event was also attended and attended by players. Scott left the event at around 8:30-9 p.m.
After Jared Porter's firing, Scott was promoted to acting general manger in January. This was after Scott sent uninvited and sexually explicit text messages to a female reporter while working for the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
Scott was an assistant general manager for the Mets before joining them in December. He had previously spent 17 seasons with the Boston Red Sox.
Friday's start of a eight-game road trip by the Mets against the Washington Nationals is Friday.
This report was contributed by The Associated Press.
