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Max Scherzer

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Player Outlook
The future Hall of Famer is clearly in his twilight years, but Max Scherzer said in September that he wants to continue pitching in 2025. His return from back surgery was delayed several times and he ended up making just nine starts for the Rangers in between IL stints last season, posting a 3.95 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB over 43.1 innings. Shoulder fatigue cost him most of the second half and a left hamstring strain officially ended his campaign. While he made at least 23 starts in each of the three seasons prior to 2024, that means less at his advanced age of 40. Scherzer had the second-lowest strikeout rate of his career (22.6%) and remains unsigned as of mid-December. He can still be part of a winning fantasy club, but draft him for who he is now and not the name.

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2024 839.2 43.3 2 4 — 40 10 3.95 1.15
2023 40915.1 152.7 13 6 — 174 45 3.77 1.12
3y Avg. 314.515.7 113.7 9 5 — 129 26 3.17 1.03
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Still bothered by thumb

    Rotowire
    Scherzer said after starting in a minor-league game Monday that his right thumb still "hurts," Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. "It hurts to grip the ball," Scherzer said, adding that the thumb has been giving him problems once he gets to around 50 pitches in spring outings. The pitcher also noted that the thumb is "absolutely critical to your arm health" and implied that he's had problems with it "since 2023." What this all means for Scherzer's outlook is not yet clear. He is working with a hand specialist, doctors and trainers and expects to know more about his status within the next couple days. If Scherzer needs time on the injured list to begin the season, Yariel Rodriguez could step into the Blue Jays' rotation.
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Set to throw in minor-league game

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    Scherzer (thumb) will throw in a minor-league game early this week, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. Scherzer was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League start against the Orioles due to right thumb soreness. An MRI came back negative, and he remains on track to be ready for Opening Day. Across three spring outings, Scherzer has allowed two runs on three hits while striking out 14 over nine innings.
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Resumes throwing after clean MRI

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    Scherzer resumed playing catch Thursday after an MRI on his right thumb didn't show anything alarming, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. Scherzer developed right thumb soreness following his last Grapefruit League outing and was scratched from a scheduled start Thursday. However, he'll throw a bullpen session Friday or Saturday and should be able to make another spring start not long after that. Scherzer has been superb in nine frames this spring, yielding just two runs with a 14:0 K:BB.
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Bumped from start with sore thumb

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    Scherzer will no longer make his scheduled Grapefruit League start Thursday against the Orioles due to right thumb soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. The soreness came about following Scherzer's last outing Saturday versus the Tigers. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that the Blue Jays are "just being extra careful" with Scherzer, and the skipper expects to know more about the veteran right-hander's status in the coming days. Scherzer has been terrific this spring, posting a 14:0 K:BB over nine Grapefruit League innings.
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Blistering spring continues

    Rotowire
    Scherzer gave up one hit over 3.1 scoreless innings and struck out six during Saturday's split-squad game against the Tigers. Mad Max has been absolutely dominant in camp so far, posting a 14:0 K:BB over nine innings. The 40-year-old right-hander is coming off an injury-plagued 2024 campaign with the Rangers and can't be counted on as a 200-inning workhorse any more, but Scherzer seems determined to prove he can still carve through a lineup when he is on the mound. He may have some personal milestones in his sights as well in 2025 -- Scherzer needs 93 more strikeouts for 3,500 in his career, and 103 would put him past the legendary Walter Johnson on MLB's all-time list.
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Fans four in Sunday's start

    Rotowire
    Scherzer struck out four without walking a batter over 3.2 innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. The right-hander gave up a solo homer to Kody Clemens in the second inning, but it was the only baserunner Scherzer allowed. The 40-year-old has had a dominant start to camp, posting an 8:0 K:BB through 5.2 innings in two starts, and he seems intent on proving he still has something left in the tank after he was able to work only 43.1 innings for the Rangers in 2024 due to multiple injuries.
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  • Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Lands in Toronto

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    Scherzer agreed to a one year, $15.5 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The Blue Jays will be Scherzer's seventh team in the majors as he looks to pitch in his 18th season. The 40-year-old is coming off of a nine-start season with the Rangers during which he dealt with back and arm injuries, but hopes of a healthy offseason will propel him into 2025. If the right-hander can stay healthy, he should be a key piece at the top of Toronto's rotation alongside Kevin Gausman.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Wants to pitch in 2025

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    Scherzer (hamstring) said Sunday that he wants to pitch during the 2025 season, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. A pending free agent, Scherzer said that he's open to returning to Texas. He was limited to just nine starts this season due to back, arm and hamstring issues, but Scherzer believes a fully healthy offseason will set him up well to pitch in 2025. Now 40 years old, Scherzer comes with durability concerns and added performance risk at this stage of his career.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Done for season

    Rotowire
    The Rangers placed Scherzer on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain. Scherzer was originally scheduled to start Saturday's game versus Seattle, but instead he will have his season cut short as he moves to the injured list. He finishes the 2024 campaign with a 3.95 ERA and 1.15 WHIP after making just nine starts in a season riddled with shoulder, back and now hamstring injuries. Scherzer is due to become a free agent this offseason, though retirement may also be on the table for the 40-year-old righty.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Scratched from start

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    Scherzer will not start as scheduled Saturday versus the Mariners due to a possible injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. Scherzer recently missed more than a month due to shoulder problems, though the team's reason for pulling him off his start Saturday remains unknown. Dane Dunning will start against Seattle in Scherzer's place.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Gets through four innings in return

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    Scherzer did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings while striking out two. Scherzer struck out two of the first three batters he faced and got through the opening frame unscathed before allowing three consecutive batters to reach in the second, leading to one run coming across for Seattle. The veteran right-hander then coughed up a leadoff homer to Julio Rodriguez to open the third and was relieved by Jack Leiter after completing four innings. Scherzer's two strikeouts on the night marked his second-lowest total of the season in that category, though the Rangers have to feel good about him walking away from the mound without any setbacks in his first start since returning from the 15-day injured list.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Activated for start

    Rotowire
    The Rangers reinstated Scherzer (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Saturday versus Seattle. Shoulder problems have kept Scherzer on the injured list since Aug. 2, but he's been given the go-ahead to return to the Rangers after striking out eight batters over four shutout innings during a rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock last Saturday. He'll be welcomed back by a Mariners offense that has been relatively weak all year but boasts a .769 OPS since the start of September. Gerson Garabito was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Set to return Saturday

    Rotowire
    Scherzer (shoulder) will start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. Scherzer appeared in a rehab game with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, during which he threw four shutout innings while striking out eight batters and walking one. Following his elite performance, the 40-year-old righty is now slated to make his first start in the majors since July 30, and he'll have the luxury of being welcomed back by a Mariners offense that ranks 25th in MLB with a .675 OPS on the season.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Shines in rehab start

    Rotowire
    Scherzer (shoulder) allowed one walk, hit a batter and struck out eight over four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Scherzer mowed down the opposition with three perfect innings before the walk and hit-by-pitch in the fourth frame. The right-hander believes the nerve issue that impacted his shoulder has been remedied, per MLB.com. If he responds well to his next throwing session following Saturday's rehab start, Scherzer could return from the 15-day injured list to rejoin the Rangers on their road trip this upcoming week.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Throws live batting practice

    Rotowire
    Scherzer (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. Scherzer resumed throwing late last week, noting that his right shoulder is now pain-free after he tweaked his mechanics. The 40-year-old is confident he will be able to rejoin the Rangers' rotation at some point this month, and the fact that he's now facing hitters suggests a rehab assignment could be looming. Scherzer has been shelved since early August due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Unlikely to return anytime soon

    Rotowire
    Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday that it's "going to take a while" for Scherzer (shoulder) to be built back up after he resumes throwing, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. A scheduled rehab start for Scherzer last Friday was pushed back indefinitely, and the pitcher was re-evaluated by team orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister earlier this week. While nothing overly concerning was found during that exam, Scherzer hasn't resumed throwing yet, and it's unclear when that might happen. The Rangers and Scherzer aren't dismissing him returning from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season, but the 40-year-old doesn't look poised to be activated anytime soon. Scherzer has been out since early August with right shoulder fatigue.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: In holding pattern

    Rotowire
    Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that Scherzer (shoulder) remains in a "holding pattern," MLB.com reports. Bochy said Scherzer met with a team physician on Friday, but did not have any details to offer regarding the meeting. Earlier in the week, Bochy indicated that the pitcher is "just not ready" and that appears to be the situation at this time. The Rangers will continue to evaluate Scherzer regularly over the final month of the season.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Pushed off rehab start Friday

    Rotowire
    Scherzer (shoulder) will no longer make a rehab start Friday with Double-A Frisco as previously scheduled, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. Scherzer has been on the shelf since Aug. 2 with right shoulder fatigue, but he had received the green light to begin a rehab assignment after he initially responded well to a nerve injection administered a little under two weeks ago. The right-hander seems to have since suffered a setback this week, so the Rangers will at least temporarily press pause on the rehab assignment. He's now without a clear timeline for a return from the 15-day injured list, but the Rangers could shed more light on Scherzer's condition and his next steps over the weekend.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Set for rehab start Friday

    Rotowire
    Manager Bruce Bochy said that Scherzer (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Double-A Frisco on Friday and is on track to return from the 15-day injured list during the Rangers' series versus the White Sox early next week, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. On Tuesday, Scherzer threw another bullpen session, which Bochy said went "really well." Provided he gets through Friday's rehab outing without any complications, the veteran right-hander should slot back into the Rangers rotation Wednesday in Chicago. Scherzer has been sidelined for the entirety of August due to right shoulder fatigue but has bounced back nicely since being administered a nerve injection.
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  • Rangers' Max Scherzer: Might return early next week

    Rotowire
    The Rangers are hopeful Scherzer (shoulder) can return from the 15-day injured list as early as next week, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. Scherzer has experienced relief with his right shoulder following a nerve injection, having completed another bullpen session Sunday. He's slated to face hitters Wednesday, either in a live batting practice session or perhaps a rehab start. If that goes well, Scherzer appears in line to rejoin the big-league rotation next week against the White Sox.
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