Scherzer (thumb) will throw in a minor-league game early this week, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League start against the Orioles due to right thumb soreness. An MRI came back negative, and he remain on track to be ready for Opening Day. Across three spring games, Scherzer has allowed two runs on three hits while striking out 14 over nine innings.