Nationals ace Max Scherzer said on Tuesday he’s dealing with some discomfort in his side, as MLB.com’s Jessica Camerato (links to Twitter) was among those to report.
The issue led the Nats to give Scherzer a break from a scheduled competitive spring outing. But the right-hander was still capable of throwing a 60-pitch bullpen session.
Scherzer says he’s dealing with an “ailment,” not an injury. The muscles in that region are a bit over-taxed after his last start, he explained, but he’s “absolutely not” concerned.
“There’s not even a strain,” Scherzer said, emphasizing that he won’t need to undergo an MRI. “This is purely just a fatigue, endurance thing,” he said.
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Originally posted on MLB Trade Rumors | By Jeff Todd | Last updated 3/10/20
