Max Scherzer has recovered from a sprained right thumb and will make his next start on Friday against the New York Mets.

Scherzer, who signed a seven-year, $210 million contract as a free agent in January, missed his scheduled start Tuesday for the Washington Nationals after injuring his thumb while batting last week.

"He threw again [Wednesday], just some flat-ground catch, and he feels good," Matt Williams said. "He's ready to go."