Here’s the news from Nats Park:
Victor Robles leads a much-improved Nationals outfield (WaPo)
Robles is suddenly making gold glove plays left and right, throwing out runners and ranging into the gap — meaning that the Nats, for the first time since they started Michael A. Taylor regularly, have a real defensive name in the outfield.
Max Scherzer says next step is pitching in a game (WaPo)
Even if Scherzer does return this weekend, he'll be on a stringent pitch limit — meaning he may be a glorified 4-to-5 inning opener.
Scherzer: "I think I'm ready to pitch in the big leagues" (MASN)
Scherzer feels great after his sim game — and now the question is in the hands of the Nats' medical and coaching staffs: will he be allowed to come back to the majors as early as this weekend, or should Scherzer throw a bullpen and a rehab?