The Blue Jays have offically signed free agent pitcher Max Scherzer
MLB insider Jon Heyman broke the news moments ago that the Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with Scherzer but the official signing is pending a physical which should take place soon.
Breaking: Max Scherzer to Blue Jays
Jeff Passan announced that the deal will be a one year contract worth $15.5 million which is $500,000 over their original offer to Scherzer of $15 million that was made last week.
Right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The Blue Jays have been interested in Scherzer for weeks now, and the deal for him to join their rotation is done. First on the news was @JonHeyman .
Max Scherzer has a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays, per source. @JonHeyman was on it.
Jon Heyman @JonHeyman � 2m Scherzer deal: $15.5M
Many believe that this was a great deal by the Blue Jays for the number they signed him for especially if Scherzer is able to stay healthy which hopefully will not end up being an issue.