BALTIMORE — Nationals ace Max Scherzer made progress in his rehab from his back injury Wednesday, throwing from 90-feet away in the Orioles’ outfield. But Washington still hasn’t made a decision if the 35-year-old will pitch this weekend in Atlanta.
The Nationals begin a pivotal four-game series Thursday against the Braves, who lead the National League East by six games. The team plans to start Stephen Strasburg on Thursday and Patrick Corbin on Friday.
Manager Dave Martinez said Scherzer could possibly throw a light bullpen on Thursday — and if that goes well, the three-time Cy Young winner could possibly start Sunday.