May 25, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Max Scherzer has become this year’s trade deadline darling. I don’t think his recent injury will change this. Even if he is dealing with some aches and pains, as long as the future Hall of Famer and current Washington Nationals pitcher is able to stand on his own around July 31, he should be a guy we see mentioned in an abundance of trade rumors near the deadline.