Nationals' Max Scherzer (back) plays catch in outfield Tuesday
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played catch in the outfield ahead of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
What It Means:
This suggests Scherzer has a good shot of returning on Saturday when first eligible. He's currently sidelined with a mid-back strain.
Scherzer is 9-5 in 19 starts this season. He owns a 2.30 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 181 strikeouts and 23 walks over 129 1/3 innings.
Source:
Jesse Doughtery
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