Mets Starter Surprisingly Scratched Hours Before Outing

Mets' Taijuan Walker scratched from start against Cubs with neck tightness

Walker bothered by neck stiffness for a week, MRI scheduled

Tylor Megill to start in Walker's place

New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker was scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field due to neck tightness.

Tylor Megill will start in Walker's place.

Walker, 30, allowed one run on four hits over five innings in a win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. He will undergo an MRI on Sunday.

Walker is 8-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 16 starts this season.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.