Mets Triple-A manager Dick Scott is taking a leave of absence after undergoing cancer surgery, according to reports. Both outlets say Scott will be away from his Triple-A team as he recovers. The reports add that his current status is temporary and that he is planning to return to the organization before the end of the season. The coverage does not provide additional details about the type of cancer, the outcome of the surgery, or a specific return date. It also does not describe any changes to day-to-day team operations during his absence. The Mets organization has not been detailed in these summaries beyond indicating Scott’s decision to take leave for recovery and an intention to rejoin the team if his health permits. The reports present the situation as ongoing, with Scott attempting to come back prior to the season’s conclusion.