Toronto Blue Jays' manager John Schneider announces exciting news concerning star pitcher Max Scherzer and his near return from injury.
The Toronto Blue Jays are holding steady, sitting three games back of the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East and just two behind the Boston Red Sox for second.
Toronto manager John Schneider delivered some good news for the pitching staff ahead of Friday's game against the Yankees.
"Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound today after throwing on flat ground." -Schneider
Here's what MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reported on Friday regarding Scherzer's recovery.
Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound today after throwing on flat ground, John Schneider said.
Not max effort yet, of course, and they still need to see how his thumb bounces back but good news. #BlueJays
Josh E. Valez from Athlon Sports writes that Scherzer inked a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays this past winter after spending the previous season and a half with the Texas Rangers, where he helped them capture the 2023 World Series title.
The Blue Jays broke their five game losing skid on Friday with a 4-2 road win over the New York Yankees.
After their series against the Yankees, the Blue Jays will return home after a lenghty road trip to face the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians.