2 years agoNew York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is in line to return on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer is hoping he can go roughly 90 pitches over six innings. He said after his second minor league rehab start that he has "a much better grasp of what this is" in terms of his injury and maintenance work. The 37-year-old right-hander was actually activated from the 15-day injured on Friday, but he won't make his return to the Mets rotation until next Tuesday in a great matchup against Cincy. Scherzer has been battling an oblique strain since May 18, but he should be able to give fantasy managers enough to warrant starting him in his first game back, albeit with some added risk. Before hitting the IL, Scherzer had a strong 2.54 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 59 strikeouts and only 11 walks in 49 2/3 innings over eight starts.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton