Max Scherzer
SP - WSH
2020 Outlook
Ownership
Eligibility
Expert Note
View More NotesScherzer struggled a bit through the first month of the season, but went on a patented run in May and June that made him look like the Scherzer of old. Unfortunately, a back injury largely derailed his second half, as he was limited to just over 20 innings over July and August. Scherzer is entering his age-36 season and is a max effort pitcher, so the fact that we finally saw a bit of a breakdown (Scherzer has reached at least 200 innings in his six previous seasons) is concerning. But his numbers are still elite and he should be taken as one of the first pitchers off the board despite the back scare.
Player News
View More NewsMax Scherzer dealing with right side discomfort
Max Scherzer told reporters that he is dealing with some discomfort in his right side.
Fantasy Impact
Scherzer added that this isn’t an injury but rather a result of him still building up endurance. The good news is, as of now, he is still expected to start on Sunday as scheduled. However, it’s yet another potential injury to a top-tier starting pitcher right in the middle of draft season. It’ll be important to track this moving forward.
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #3 | #1 | #7 | 39 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #7 | #5 | #12 | 3 |
ECR vs ADP
| G | GS | W | L | SV | BS | HD | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173.6 | 135 | 60 | 22 | 41 | 229 | 3.13 | 1.01 |
Stats
View More Stats| Pitching Stats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | BB% | K | K% | ERA | WHIP | ||||||
| 2017 | WSH | 31 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 200.2 | 126 | 62 | 56 | 22 | 55 | 7.05 | 268 | 34.36 | 2.51 | 0.90 | ||||||
| 2018 | WSH | 33 | 33 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 220.2 | 150 | 66 | 62 | 23 | 51 | 5.89 | 300 | 34.64 | 2.53 | 0.91 | ||||||
| 2019 | WSH | 27 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 172.1 | 144 | 59 | 56 | 18 | 33 | 4.76 | 243 | 35.06 | 2.92 | 1.03 | ||||||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | DEC | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
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| Player does not have any game data for the 2020 season | ||||||||||||
Game Schedule
View Schedule| Game | Opp. Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opp | Time | Pitcher | VBR | Matchup |
| Tue, Jun 2nd | vs MIL | 7:05pm | |||
| Wed, Jun 3rd | vs MIL | 4:05pm | |||
| Thu, Jun 4th | vs NYM | 7:05pm | |||
| Fri, Jun 5th | vs NYM | 7:05pm | |||
Availability
 | Gerrit Cole SP-NYY recommended by 90% of experts |
 | Jacob deGrom SP-NYM recommended by 90% of experts |
 | Walker Buehler SP-LAD recommended by 17% of experts |
 | Justin Verlander SP-HOU recommended by 24% of experts |
| Christian McCaffrey (CAR) | RB | |
| Saquon Barkley (NYG) | RB | |
| Michael Thomas (NO) | WR | |
| Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) | RB | |
| Derrick Henry (TEN) | RB | |
| Dalvin Cook (MIN) | RB | |
| Alvin Kamara (NO) | RB | |
| Tyreek Hill (KC) | WR | |
| Joe Mixon (CIN) | RB | |
| Davante Adams (GB) | WR | |
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| Nick Chubb (CLE) | RB | |
| Julio Jones (ATL) | WR | |
| DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) | WR | |
| Josh Jacobs (LV) | RB | |
| Chris Godwin (TB) | WR | |
| Travis Kelce (KC) | TE | |
| Kenny Golladay (DET) | WR | |
| George Kittle (SF) | TE | |
| Aaron Jones (GB) | RB | |
| Mike Evans (TB) | WR |
| Kenyan Drake (ARI) | RB | |
| Miles Sanders (PHI) | RB | |
| Amari Cooper (DAL) | WR | |
| Mark Andrews (BAL) | TE | |
| Patrick Mahomes (KC) | QB | |
| Lamar Jackson (BAL) | QB | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. (CLE) | WR | |
| Austin Ekeler (LAC) | RB | |
| A.J. Brown (TEN) | WR | |
| Todd Gurley (ATL) | RB |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) | LF,CF | |
| Mike Trout (LAA) | CF | |
| Christian Yelich (MIL) | LF,RF | |
| Cody Bellinger (LAD) | 1B,CF | |
| Mookie Betts (LAD) | CF,RF | |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | SS | |
| Trevor Story (COL) | SS | |
| Gerrit Cole (NYY) | SP | |
| Trea Turner (WSH) | SS | |
| Jacob deGrom (NYM) | SP | |
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| Juan Soto (WSH) | LF | |
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | 3B | |
| Max Scherzer (WSH) | SP | |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | 1B | |
| Jose Ramirez (CLE) | 3B | |
| Alex Bregman (HOU) | 3B,SS | |
| J.D. Martinez (BOS) | LF,RF | |
| Walker Buehler (LAD) | SP | |
| Anthony Rendon (LAA) | 3B | |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) | SS |
| Rafael Devers (BOS) | 3B | |
| Bryce Harper (PHI) | RF | |
| Justin Verlander (HOU) | SP | |
| Starling Marte (ARI) | CF | |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | SS | |
| Stephen Strasburg (WSH) | SP | |
| Jack Flaherty (STL) | SP | |
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | SS | |
| Shane Bieber (CLE) | SP | |
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | 2B |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | PF,C | |
| James Harden (HOU) | PG,SG | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | SF,PF | |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | C | |
| Kevin Durant (BKN) | SF,PF | |
| LeBron James (LAL) | SF,PF | |
| Stephen Curry (GSW) | PG,SG | |
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | PF,C | |
| Damian Lillard (POR) | PG | |
| Russell Westbrook (HOU) | PG | |
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| Victor Oladipo (IND) | PG,SG | |
| Paul George (LAC) | SF,PF | |
| Joel Embiid (PHI) | PF,C | |
| Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | SG,SF | |
| Chris Paul (OKC) | PG | |
| Jimmy Butler (MIA) | SG,SF | |
| Kemba Walker (BOS) | PG | |
| Ben Simmons (PHI) | PG,SF | |
| Kyrie Irving (BKN) | PG,SG | |
| Jrue Holiday (NOR) | PG,SG |
| Rudy Gobert (UTH) | C | |
| Andre Drummond (CLE) | PF,C | |
| John Wall (WAS) | PG | |
| Kyle Lowry (TOR) | PG | |
| Donovan Mitchell (UTH) | PG,SG | |
| Khris Middleton (MIL) | SG,SF | |
| Bradley Beal (WAS) | SG | |
| Kevin Love (CLE) | PF,C | |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | PF,C | |
| LaMarcus Aldridge (SAS) | PF,C |
