Manager Buck Showalter said Scherzer (oblique) could make another minor-league rehab start Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer was already ruled out as an option to start Sunday against the Marlins, and it appears he'll be heading to the minors for a second rehab outing. The veteran right-hander threw 65 pitches over 3.1 innings during his last start with Double-A Binghamton, and he'll likely push his workload up around 80 pitches his next time out. If Scherzer makes another rehab appearance and all goes well, he'll likely rejoin the big-league rotation late next week.

Scherzer (oblique) won't start Sunday's game against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer was in the mix to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's series finale in Miami, David Peterson will take the mound for the Mets. It's possible that Scherzer gets pushed back to start Tuesday against the Astros, but the Mets also said that he could require another rehab start. He'll likely be examined in the coming days to help determine the next steps in his recovery.

Scherzer (oblique) covered 3.1 innings and gave up two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six in his rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer tossed 65 pitches (46 strikes) in the rehab outing and looks as though he'll be sufficiently stretched out to make his next start in the big leagues. Before the Mets activate Scherzer from the 15-day injured list and hand him the starting nod for Sunday's game in Miami, he'll likely be checked out during a bullpen session Thursday or Friday. Trevor Williams is expected to shift to the bullpen to clear a spot in the rotation for Scherzer.

Scherzer (oblique) will make his rehab start Tuesday at Double-A Binghamton, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer will be throwing to a familiar face in his start with Binghamton, as rehabbing catcher James McCann (wrist) is scheduled to play behind the plate. The veteran right-hander has made quicker progress than anticipated from the left oblique strain he sustained May 18, most recently checking out fine after tossing a simulated game Thursday. He covered approximately 50 pitches in that outing, so if he can build up to around 60 to 70 pitches Tuesday, Scherzer should get the green light to make his next start in the big leagues. Scherzer tentatively lines up to rejoin the Mets rotation Sunday in Miami.

Scherzer (oblique) said he's planning on making a rehab start Tuesday at one of the Mets' minor-league affiliates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Scherzer feels he's ready to move on to the final phase of his recovery program from a left oblique strain after he tossed approximately 50 pitches Thursday in a three-inning simulated game. The Mets will likely check back in with Scherzer over the weekend before confirming him for the rehab start. The 37-year-old will likely look to push for around 75 pitches in the upcoming rehab start, which would set him up for a return from the 15-day injured list as soon as the Mets' June 26 game in Miami.

Scherzer (oblique) confirmed that he'll throw a simulated game Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer will take a big step forward in his recovery after he completed an improvised "bullpen session" in the outfield Tuesday, using all of his pitches while throwing off flat ground from approximately 60 feet. The right-hander noted that he received a platelet-rich plasma shot shortly after being diagnosed with the high-grade oblique strain May 19, and the injection looks as though it may have expedited his recovery process. Scherzer said he expects to make just one rehab start before coming off the 15-day injured list, which could come next week if Thursday's live BP session goes as well as hoped. That would give Scherzer a chance at rejoining the big-league rotation before the end of June.

Scherzer (oblique), who will throw a simulated game Thursday, hopes to make just one rehab start before rejoining the rotation, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

He threw off flat ground Tuesday, and given his intended timeline, a sim game Thursday followed by a rehab start next week would put him on track to return at the end of June. However, Scherzer noted the tricky nature of oblique injuries, so a June return would be a best-case scenario. Also of note, Healey reported that Scherzer got a shot of platelet-rich plasma after getting hurt.

Scherzer (oblique) is slated to throw live batting practice later this week, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He threw off flat ground Tuesday from about 60 feet on the outfield grass. Scherzer continues to make good progress, with the scheduled live batting practice session potentially preceding game action of some kind, whether in the big leagues or on a brief rehab assignment.

Scherzer (oblique) was spotted Tuesday taking part in a flat ground throwing session in which he appeared to be using all of his pitches, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Throwing from about 60 feet out during his workout in the outfield, Scherzer wasn't pitching at full velocity, but his activity is an encouraging sign as he works his way back from a high-grade left oblique strain. The throwing session also supports the notion that Scherzer's pitching hand feels fine after it was bitten by one of his dogs just over a week ago. Scherzer should be ready to get back on a mound in the near future and then potentially face hitters in live batting practice before the Mets begin preparing for his return from the 15-day injured list.

Scherzer (oblique) is scheduled to throw live BP in the near future, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the Mets haven't yet revealed exactly when Scherzer will throw live BP, but it'll be a significant step in his recovery process once he ultimately faces live hitters. The right-hander initially had a return timetable of 6-to-8 weeks due to his high-grade oblique strain, but it's possible that he's able to rejoin the Mets slightly earlier than anticipated. However, it seems likely that Scherzer will require at least one rehab start prior to returning from the injured list.