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Could move to live BP soon Scherzer (ankle) looked good in Friday's bullpen session and could be ready to throw live batting practice beginning this week, Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com reports.

Impact "Max threw another bullpen [session] yesterday. He threw the ball really well," manager Dave Martinez said Saturday. "He's going to have a couple days off, and then we'll figure out if he wants to throw live BP or throw another bullpen. This was his day to recoup, get some treatment, and we'll go from there." The 36-year-old Scherzer appears on track to be ready for Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No issues for Max in second 'pen session Max Scherzer continues to make progress in his recovery from a left ankle sprain. The Nationals' ace threw off a mound with no issues again...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Alex Avila has experience catching Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin. And it shows. Alex Avila, the Nats' 34-year-old backup catcher, has caught ace Max Scherzer more than any other veteran.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

American League MVP José Abreu has tested positive for COVID-19 and will spend a few days away from the Chicago White Sox, while Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller told a St. Louis n...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Turns in another bullpen session Nationals skipper Dave Martinez said that Scherzer (ankle) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The side session was the second in as many days for Scherzer, who looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the left ankle sprain he picked up during an offseason workout earlier this month. Scherzer estimated Wednesday that he was at about 80-to-85 percent health, the same gauge he provided for his condition over the weekend. He'll likely throw another bullpen session later this week before facing hitters in live batting practice, after which he should be closer to 100 percent.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'What a duo': Soto, Turner key to Nationals lineup, future

Juan Soto and Trea Turner both will be key cogs in the Washington Nationals lineup this season

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Throws off mound Scherzer (ankle) threw off a mound Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Scherzer wasn't throwing at 100 percent, but this still represents a step forward for the veteran. He showed up to camp with an ankle sprain, an injury he suffered while doing conditioning work in early February. He continues to make progress, however, and with over a month remaining until Opening Day, there's a good chance the issue has no impact on his regular-season performance.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws from 60 feet Scherzer (ankle) felt good after throwing from 60 feet Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Scherzer's spring preparation has been slowed by a sprained ankle he suffered during conditioning work in early February. He estimates he's at 80 to 85 percent right now, which should give him plenty of time to get up to full speed by Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pressure can be a concern with baseball's top prospects

When a baseball team is rebuilding, young prospects can provide much-needed excitement for both the manager and the fans

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Max Scherzer, dealing with an ankle sprain, anxious to get back on the mound at Nats camp The ace, like the Nationals themselves, is looking to bounce back from a disappointing season. For now, his progress is somewhat stalled.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Scherzer’s ankle keeping him off mound in deal’s last spring The last spring training of Max Scherzer’s $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Scherzer's ankle keeping him off mound in deal's last spring The last spring training of Max Scherzer’s $210 million, seven-year contract with the...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • CHRON.COM

Scherzer's ankle keeping him off mound in deal's last spring

The last spring training of Max Scherzer’s $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he or the team would prefer

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

No long-term concerns with ankle Scherzer has no long-term concerns about the health of his sprained ankle and is ready to get back on a mound as soon as he's cleared to do so, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Po...

Impact Scherzer sprained his ankle during conditioning work in early February. While it's caused a slight delay to his buildup process, he still has more than enough time to be ready for Opening Day, barring setbacks.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals opt for cautious approach to Scherzer’s sprained ankle Dave Martinez’s message to Max Scherzer was one of caution, not wanting a minor ankle injury in February to amount into anything of more con...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and other baseball players will be pushing for changes that make more teams competitive as they think about looming labor negotiations that cou...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Easy does it: MLB pitchers prepare for usual 162-game grind

MLB pitchers are eager to fire some fastballs and spin a few breaking balls now that a semi-normal spring training has begun in Arizona and Florida

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Strasburg in 'preparation mode' as Nationals start workouts

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says Stephen Strasburg is in “preparation mode, not in rehabilitation mode” as official spring training workouts get started for the...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Scherzer starting slow after sprained ankle There usually isn’t an “easing into” Spring Training period for Max Scherzer. When it’s up to him, he’s ready to jump into a new season of c...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Slowed by sprained ankle Scherzer sprained his ankle two weeks ago and will be slightly delayed to start camp, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Scherzer suffered the injury during conditioning. While the issue doesn't appear to be a particularly serious one, it's obviously preferable for any pitcher (let alone a 36-year-old) to enter camp injury-free. The veteran will be held back from mound work for the next few days, but he shouldn't be at too much risk of missing Opening Day if he can get back on the mound soon.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

If the MLB playoffs are expanded, Max Scherzer wants to try a round-robin format Max Scherzer is on MLB's rules committee and has suggested this idea to the players' union.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

K's keep coming: Max's strikeout milestones Whenever Max Scherzer steps on the mound, it's anyone's guess as to how many strikeouts he will tally by the end of the game. What's a stand...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

NL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Nationals add backup catcher Avila on $1.5M, 1-year deal

Catcher Alex Avila and the Washington Nationals have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals

Left-handed starter Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

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Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

'What a duo': Soto, Turner key to Nationals lineup, future

Pressure can be a concern with baseball's top prospects

Scherzer's ankle keeping him off mound in deal's last spring

Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness

Easy does it: MLB pitchers prepare for usual 162-game grind

Strasburg in 'preparation mode' as Nationals start workouts

NL East teams at the start of spring training

Nationals add backup catcher Avila on $1.5M, 1-year deal

Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals