The Toronto Blue Jays are still trying to find a solution for Max Scherzer's thumb injury and have apparently now giving him cortisone to try and help with the swelling.
Blue Jays announce that they have given Max Scherzer cortisone to help with thumb injury
The Blue Jays still have yet to fully figure out what is wrong with Scherzer's thumb according to multiple reports but it looks like they are trying to find ways to reduce the swelling.
News just broke that the Blue Jays have given Scherzer a shot of cortisone in his thumb to help with the swelling and inflammation but they added that they are still unsure of when he will return to the mound.
Max Scherzer got a cortisone shot in his right thumb to reduce swelling and pain. Now day to day with next steps to be determined based on how he feels. Timeline unclear as of now.
MLB reporter Hazel Mae stated that Scherzer is now travelling with the team and will is set to start throwing again sometime this week but the exact timeline is still unknown.
Max Scherzer received a cortisone shot in his right thumb. John Schneider said the hope is it'll knock out the inflammation, and in turn help with the discomfort, «then we'll go from there.»
Scherzer will travel with the team. As far as throwing he's Day to day #BlueJays
Max Scherzer got a cortisone shot in his right thumb to reduce swelling and pain. Now day to day with next steps to be determined based on how he feels. Timeline unclear as of now.