Max Scherzer (neck) aiming to start Monday for Nationals

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) will throw a bullpen session Saturday as he aims to start against the Miami Marlins on Monday.

What It Means:

Scherzer says he would have been available for a bullpen session on Friday, but he decided to wait another day. If all goes well, the 33-year-old right-hander will be on the hill for Monday's series opener against the Marlins.

Scherzer owns a 12-5 record in 22 starts this season while recording a 2.21 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 35.7 strikeout percentage across 146 1/3 innings. numberFire's models project him to turn in a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 25.0 K% in 71 1/3 innings over the remainder of the year.