Max Scherzer headed to paternity list, Adrian Sanchez called up

The Washington Nationals placed ace Max Scherzer on the league’s paternity list Wednesday, but the pitcher is still expected to make his next start on Saturday.

In a corresponding move, the Nationals promoted infielder Adrian Sanchez from Double-A Harrisburg. 

Scherzer’s wife, Erica May, is due with the couple’s second child. Scherzer’s first daughter, Brooklyn, was born in November 2017. 

Earlier Wednesday, Scherzer was named the National League’s pitcher of the month.