Scherzer misses start from fatigue
Red Sox 3, Cardinals 2
Competing for a spot in the Boston rotation, lefty Brian Johnson worked three innings, giving up two runs on three hits and three walks. Matt Barnes struck out the side in his inning of relief. Kevin Pillar singled and doubled.
Jack Flaherty struck out five over three scoreless innings, giving up three hits and two walks. Paul Dejong had two singles.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - – Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from Tuesday’s scheduled start against Miami because of fatigue on his right side.
“There’s not even a strain. There’s no MRIS. There’s nothing like that,” Scherzer said. “This is purely just a fatigue and endurance thing.”
The 35-year-old right-hander said his right side has lagged behind the rest of his body as he attempts to build strength in preparation for the season.
“In the grand scheme of things, knock on wood, arm, shoulder, elbow, that all feels great,” Scherzer said.
Scherzer had made three spring training starts. He expects to pitch Sunday against the Mets and remain on track to start the World Series champions’ opener on March 26 at New York. Nationals manager Dave Martinez has not announced his opening day starter.
Mets’ Conforto strains oblique
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Mets outfielder Michael Conforto strained an oblique muscle on his right side, and it’s too early to determine whether he will be able to play in New York’s opener against World Series champion Washington on March 26. Conforto was injured Saturday against the Nationals and returned to New York on Monday night to meet with Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek.
“We’re going to back him off here from activities the next couple of days and then reassess him next week,” Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Tuesday.
— Wire services