Max Scherzer feeling unwell; Nationals’ latest roster update
Earlier today, Max Scherzer stated that he woke up feeling unwell, and an MRI revealed a "mild strain of the rhomboid muscle." After taking a stem cell shot, Scherzer has shut down baseball activities for two days and will now wait things out to see if he will be able to make his next start
Max Scherzer’s back didn’t feel great when he woke up today. An MRI revealed a mild strain of the rhomboid muscle. He received a stem cell shot and won’t pick up a ball the next two days.
— Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier) July 26, 2019
He said he’s still holding out hope to make his next start
Additionally, Kyle Barraclough has been called up from Double-A Harrisburg, and Andrew Stevenson has been optioned to Triple-A Fresno. Before Barraclough went down with his injury, he held a 1-2 record and a 6.39 ERA.
We've recalled RHP Kyle Barraclough from Double-A Harrisburg and optioned OF Andrew Stevenson to Triple-A Fresno.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 26, 2019
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