Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer struck out 10 across seven innings of two-run ball in Sunday's no-decision against the Giants, allowing five hits and one walk. He did not factor into the decision.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer is a candidate for the NL Cy Young award this year. The 33-year-old righty has 12 wins, 2.25 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and a career high 12.35 K/9. Scherzer faces the Padres in his next matchup.

Max Scherzer allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings in a no-decision Monday against the Marlins. He struck out nine.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer was very effective in this start throwing 68 percent of his pitches for strikes. Also, the 33-year-old righty looked fully recovered from the neck issue that caused him to leave his previous start early. Scherzer is having a Cy Young caliber year with a 2.23 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 13.5 K/9.

Max Scherzer experienced neck spasms during Tuesday's game against the Marlins and removed himself from the contest as a precaution, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer's fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief, as it appears that the ace has avoided a significant injury. The 33-year-old righty is scheduled to pitch Monday against the Marlins and owners should keep an eye on updates to see if that changes.

Max Scherzer (12-5) allowed just one run on three hits and three walks while striking out nine in six innings of work in Thursday's victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer has taken the lead in the race for the NL Cy Young award. The 33-year-old righty is now 12-5 with a brilliant 2.23 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 201/36 K/BB ratio in 145 1/3 innings this season. Scherzer takes on the Marlins in his next start.

Max Scherzer only managed to complete five innings Friday against the Diamondbacks, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out nine.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer gave up homers to the first three batters he faced on Friday. The 32-year-old ace settled down after that and pitched a solid game. Scherzer is having a Cy Young caliber year with 11 wins, 2.26 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 12.40 K/9.