Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (back) will not start Sunday against the Atlanta Braves but is optimistic he can return shortly after that.
Scherzer is currently on the IL with a back injury and was hopeful he could return this weekend. He has been throwing off flat ground this week and is expected to toss a bullpen session this weekend. Scherzer could return to the rotation by late next week. No word on who will take the mound on Sunday for Washington.
Scherzer has posted a 2.30 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 35.1% strikeout percentage this season.
Source: Mark Zuckerman