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Max Scherzer is reportedly on the Blue Jays' radar for a one-year deal, and this is exactly the kind of bold move that defines championship contenders.
The rumors are swirling that the Blue Jays are eyeing a short-term deal for the future Hall of Famer.
Max Scherzer (Drafted 1st round, 2006 by Arizona) fits the bill of the "2-time Cy Young winner, 2-time World Series champion, 8x All-Star" mystery target perfectly.
Some fans might look at his 2025 stats—a 5.19 ERA over 85 innings—and feel a little nervous about his age.
But let's be real: we aren't signing him to pitch 200 innings; we are signing him to get big outs in October.
He brings an intensity to the mound that is unmatched in the modern game, something this rotation has occasionally lacked.
The veteran right-hander is sitting on 3,489 career strikeouts, just 11 shy of joining the ultra-exclusive 3,500 club.
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Mad Max brings the fire to Toronto
The beauty of this potential deal is the low risk and the massive potential reward for a team in "win-now" mode.
If he has even 80% of his old self left in the tank, he is better than almost any other team's number four starter.
Imagine a playoff rotation that features Gausman, Berrios, and then Max Scherzer taking the ball in a pivotal Game 3.
His experience winning titles in 2019 and 2023 is invaluable for a clubhouse that is hungry to take that final step.
We saw him battle through injuries last year, but a full offseason of rest could rejuvenate the 41-year-old warrior.
This move signals that the front office is willing to get creative to maximize the competitive window of this core.
It isn't about the long term anymore; it is about building the best possible roster to win the World Series in 2026.
If he has one last great run in him, there is no better place to unleash it than the Rogers Centre.
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