Nationals' Max Scherzer: Expects to start Friday

Scherzer (calf) thinks he will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and expects to make his next start Friday against the Phillies, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

He had a successful session throwing on flat ground Tuesday, looking comfortable going through his delivery. Scherzer does not expect to miss a start after leaving his last start with a bruised calf, so owners should plan to deploy the ace as usual in a favorable matchup against a young Phillies lineup.