Tanner Roark is being considered for Tuesday's start in place of Max Scherzer (thumb) after all, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Roark is being considered for Tuesday's start in place of Max Scherzer (thumb) after all, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

He was originally ruled out as a candidate for the start, as he isn't stretched out for the rotation, but Nats manager Matt Williams mentioned Roark as a possibility on Monday. A.J. Cole could also be called up from Triple-A to take Scherzer's turn, however. The club is expected to make an official decision Monday night.