Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer to Start Sunday vs. Nationals

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning, Mets fans!

Max Scherzer threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday and it went well enough that he is now expected to start for the Mets on Sunday against the Nationals. Scherzer has been dealing with neck spasms and they have evidently calmed down enough. With that, the probable starters for the Mets’ next few games are Joey Lucchesi later today, Scherzer tomorrow, then David Peterson on Monday and Justin Verlander on Tuesday in what will be his first start at home for the Mets.

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