Max Scherzer may not be done yet. The former Blue Jays right-hander plans to pitch in lockout games in Florida, per the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

He'll evaluate his future as he goes. It's unclear exactly what those games will look like, but they could involve lower-level competition or big leaguers training together during a shutdown.

Scherzer is 42 and turns 43 in July. Retirement has been on the table all fall.

His two years in Toronto were a grind. He made just 35 starts with a 9-14 record and a 5.46 ERA while battling a long list of injuries.

But his impact went beyond the numbers. He was a pillar of the clubhouse during the 2025 World Series run.

He won a game in the ALCS against the Mariners and started Game 7 of the World Series against the Dodgers.

A shortened 2027 season could extend Max Scherzer's career

Could the lockout actually help him? Possibly.

If games are lost, a shorter season means fewer starts. Preparing for half a season could be far more appealing to an arm with this many innings on it.

The résumé is already Hall of Fame worthy. He's 225-126 with a 3.29 ERA and 3,557 strikeouts over 19 seasons.

He's a three-time Cy Young winner, an eight-time All-Star and a two-time World Series champion with the 2019 Nationals and 2023 Rangers.

Toronto shouldn't be the team to bring him back. The Jays need durable arms, and Scherzer's 85 and 84.2 innings the past two seasons show that era is over.

He's like a classic muscle car that still turns heads. You'll take it out on a sunny Sunday, but you won't drive it to work every day.

Someone may still give him a shot. A contender looking for a short-term veteran presence could find value in his experience.

If he decides to keep going, Jays fans will cheer from afar. But Ross Atkins' rotation plans should be built around health, not legacy.