Christian Scott's return to the big leagues didn't go as planned—but the young Mets right-hander isn't letting one rough outing define him.

After undergoing Tommy John surgery and working his way back through the minors, Scott finally got the call to rejoin the Mets' rotation. But his first start back in nearly two years lasted just 1.1 innings, as he struggled with command, issuing a career-high five walks and hitting a batter before being pulled.

"It started to get away from me," Scott told reporters. "First walk, second walk—that's not really who I am. Then you start aiming, trying to throw the ball over the plate, and it kind of spiraled."

The rough outing came after a promising stretch at Triple-A Syracuse. Scott allowed seven runs in his season opener but bounced back impressively, surrendering just two runs while striking out 12 over 10.1 innings in his next two starts. That performance earned him another shot with the big-league club, which was dealing with struggles at the back end of the rotation.

"The way Scotty's been throwing the ball, we knew it was just a matter of time before he was going to help us," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "He's earned this opportunity, and we're excited."

The Mets sent Scott back to Syracuse the day after his tough outing, but with Kodai Senga landing on the IL earlier this week, another door opened. Scott is set to take the mound Friday night against the Angels, ready to prove he belongs.

"I still trust my stuff and believe in it," Scott said. "I know if I go out there, I belong at this level. You can't let the moment get too big, especially when things start to go south. I'm excited for the opportunity to come back and pitch again."

For a pitcher who showed so much promise in his first call-up back in 2024, this weekend's start is a chance to reset and remind everyone why he was one of the organization's most anticipated young arms. Whether you're a Mets fan or just love a good comeback story, Scott's journey is one to watch.