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2 days ago
Scherzer was hit hard in his last start on Friday and had complained of forearm soreness a few starts ago as well. There’s a chance that this is a long absence for him. With Trey Yesavage (shoulder) set to come off the IL this week, that means Eric Lauer will remain in the rotation, at least until Jose Berrios (elbow) also comes off the IL.
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5 days ago
He walked three and didn’t strike out a single batter -- he actually was one punchout from 3,500 in his illustrious career, but couldn’t get it. The Guardians bludgeoned him for two long balls in the first inning, then Angel Martínez got him again in the third inning to chase him from the game. With one strikeout over his last two starts, Scherzer looks like a do not start until further notice. His fastball was pounded as it averaged just 92.8 mph on the gun. Carrying a 9.64 ERA and complaining of forearm tendinitis a few starts ago, we can only say that his next scheduled start is against Boston while implying it might not happen.
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11 days ago
Scherzer was awful against the Twins on Sunday, and while he only struck out one in this contest, his command was much better. He did give up a run in the first, but he silenced the D-backs’ bats for the next four innings before allowing another in the fifth. This is nowhere close to the Scherzer of old, but he’s just effective enough to stay on the radar as a streamer. He’ll be back on the bump Friday against the Guardians.
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17 days ago
Scherzer was shelled Sunday, and it’s worth noting that he left his last start with forearm tendinitis. He gave up five hits and two walks, and the big blow was a three-run blast by Tristan Gray. His fastball velocity was actually up from the previous outing to 93.1 mph compared to 92.8 on Monday, so it was just a case of not fooling hitters whatsoever. Assuming all is well, he gets the chance to rebound Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
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17 days ago
Scherzer was shelled Sunday, and it’s worth noting that he left his last start with forearm tendinitis. He gave up five hits and two walks, and the big blow was a three-run blast by Tristan Gray. His fastball velocity was actually up from the previous outing to 93.1 mph compared to 92.8 on Monday, so it was just a case of not fooling hitters whatsoever. Assuming all is well, he gets the chance to rebound Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
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18 days ago
Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed Scherzer is ready to take the ball and won’t have any restrictions from a workload standpoint following an abbreviated 36-pitch outing against the Dodgers earlier this week due to forearm tendinitis. It’s tough for fantasy managers to completely trust the 41-year-old veteran’s health at this advanced stage of his career, but it’s a tasty matchup, which makes him worth streaming, even in shallow leagues.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
TOR •
22 days ago
Scherzer told reporters he’s feeling good after exiting Monday’s start against the Dodgers with forearm tendinitis after just two innings. The 41-year-old veteran added that he’ll throw a bullpen later this week and expects to make his next start. The fact that he’s dealing with a lingering physical issue makes it challenging for fantasy managers to trust him, especially since he’s likely going to have some workload limitations after an abbreviated outing where he threw only 36 pitches.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
TOR •
23 days ago
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters afterwards that Scherzer has been dealing with the issue recently before expressing confidence he’ll be able to make his next start. We’ll see. Scherzer’s fastball velocity was noticeably down from his season debut last week, averaging just 92.1 mph before he departed after 36 pitches over two innings. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is scheduled to take the ball against the Twins on Sunday. It goes without saying that any sort of absence would put additional strain on an injury-ravaged Toronto rotation mix that is already without Trey Yesavage (shoulder), Shane Bieber (elbow), José Berríos (elbow) and Cody Ponce (knee).
Source: Keegan Matheson
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23 days ago
Scherzer’s fastball velocity was down significantly and he departed after just 36 pitches over two innings during Monday’s highly-anticipated rematch of last year’s Fall Classic. There should be an update on the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer’s status shortly.
Source: Keegan Matheson
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29 days ago
A very solid first outing for Scherzer. The future Hall of Famer struck out four over his six frames against one walk, and the only run allowed was a homer — albeit a long one — from Hunter Goodman. Scherzer no longer possesses his elite swing-and-miss stuff, but he was able to generate eight of them in this outing, and he held his 93 mph velocity on his fastball for most of the game. Scherzer has a much tougher matchup scheduled for Monday, however, as he’ll face off against the Dodgers.
TOR •
about 1 month ago
Both Scherzer and Ponce will work in an additional minor league game to continue getting stretched out before taking their respective turns in the Jays’ rotation. That means the two right-handers can be penciled in — in some order — for the first two games of the Rockies’ series that starts on Monday, March 30. That means Dylan Cease and Eric Lauer are likely to follow Kevin Gausman during the first series of the season against the Athletics.
Source: Mitch Bannon
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about 1 month ago
Scherzer walked a pair and gave up two hits, and he struck out three. It’s yet another impressive spring outing for the 41-year-old, and he didn’t allow a run in any of his three Grapefruit League starts. It’s also worth noting that he was able to get his fastball into the mid 90s with regularity; topping out at 95.9 mph. Scherzer was mostly terrible in 2025, but after looking good in the postseason and now this spring, there just might be more left in his Cooperstown-bound arm than anticipated.
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about 2 months ago
There’s probably another timeline out there in which Scherzer, not Justin Verlander, was the returning hero signed to fortify in the Tigers’ rotation over the winter, but not this one. Scherzer sort of got the better today of Tarik Skubal, who allowed one run while also getting 14 outs, but he had a little bit easier of an assignment against Detroit’s road lineup and the Tigers did end up winning anyway. Scherzer has looked really good this spring even without accounting for the fact that he only signed 12 days ago. There’s probably no way he’s giving the Blue Jays or fantasy teams six good months, but it looks like he’ll be quite valuable initially.
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about 2 months ago
The only run of the game came on a Jonathan Clase groundout in the ninth after Rafael Lantigua doubled and stole third. Scherzer topped out at 95.8 mph today and averaged 93.9 mph with his fastball, which was slightly up from his 2025 average of 93.3 mph. Thoughts that he might need to open the season on the IL after his late signing are gone now, so the Jays are looking at quite the crowded rotation even with Shane Bieber sidelined. A six-man rotation is possible, but Cody Ponce and José Berríos could wind up in the pen at times.
TOR •
about 2 months ago
Scherzer returning for a 19th season feels less like a transaction and more like a reminder that certain careers refuse to fade quietly. The deal is now official, bringing the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer back to Toronto, where he adds experienced depth to a contending rotation. The surface numbers from last season — 5.19 ERA (4.62 xERA) with a 1.29 WHIP and 82/23 K/BB ratio over 85 innings across 17 starts — were pedestrian in nature, though his postseason performance looked far more familiar. Scherzer may no longer be a relevant fantasy contributor at this stage of his legendary career, but he remains the type of presence who can bend a playoff series in subtle, consequential ways.
TOR •
6 months ago
Scherzer’s remarks came in the wake of Toronto’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Dodgers, which capped one of the most thrilling Fall Classics in recent memory. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings in that contest and said afterward there’s “no way” that was his final pitch in the majors. He proved to be a true X-factor for the Blue Jays during their postseason run after injuries limited him to just 17 regular-season starts. While he’s unlikely to carry much fantasy value next year due to omnipresent physical concerns, his playoff experience, big-game moxie, and competitiveness should appeal to contenders seeking to fortify the back end of their rotation this offseason.
Source: Jesse Rogers
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6 months ago
The grizzled 41-year-old right-hander struck out three batters on the night while allowing only one base on balls. The Dodgers had him on the ropes in the fourth inning as Will Smith led off with a double and Freddie Freeman followed with a single, but he ultimately allowed just the one run on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Teoscar Hernandez on what was an outstanding diving catch by Daulton Varsho in center field. Scherzer got five whiffs on 54 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 24%. He left with a 3-1 lead and in position to secure a World Championship with a third different ballclub, but the Dodgers rallied late and would not be denied. It remains to be seen if this is how the future Hall of Famer wants to go out, or if he has plans on pitching again in 2026.
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6 months ago
Scherzer became the first player to pitch for four teams in the Fall Classic during his career and was long gone by the time this one was eventually decided in extra innings. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer was burned by the long ball during the early stages of this one as Teoscar Hernández and Shohei Ohtani connected for solo homers in the second and third innings, respectively. He got some help from teammate Addison Barger, who made a tremendous 98.5 mph throw to cut down Freddie Freeman at the plate to prevent any further damage and end the third.
TOR •
6 months ago
He’ll be followed by Shane Bieber in Game 4. Scherzer was brilliant in a victory over the Mariners in Game 4 of the ALDS — striking out five batters over 5 2/3 innings of two-run baseball. Depending on Saturday night’s result, he’ll either be working to give the Jays a commanding 3-0 lead in the series or pitching a pivotal battle if the series is knotted up at one game apiece.
Source: Bob Nightengale
TOR •
6 months ago
Scherzer showed zero signs of rust in his first start in over three weeks, nearly navigating six frames in his 500th career start. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer shook off an early solo homer by Josh Naylor to keep Seattle scoreless into the middle innings. He was lifted at 87 pitches after surrendering a two-out walk to Jorge Polanco in the sixth.
TOR •
7 months ago
Scherzer will get the ball in Seattle opposite Luis Castillo for his first outing of the postseason after being left off Toronto’s ALDS roster entirely. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer could draw the starting assignment in a potential elimination game if the Blue Jays fall in Game 3 after dropping the opening two contests of the best-of-seven series back at the Rogers Centre. It’s unlikely to be an extended outing since he hasn’t pitched in a game situation since September 24, which was three weeks ago.
Source: Arden Zwelling
TOR •
7 months ago
Toronto adds some much-needed postseason experience in the pair of veteran starters in advance of the best-of-seven showdown against Seattle. It’ll be Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber fronting Toronto’s rotation at the outset of the series but Scherzer and Bassitt figure to be options to take the ball as a traditional starter or come out of the bullpen in relief as it progresses.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
TOR •
7 months ago
Schneider added that Scherzer likely would’ve been included on the roster for a matchup against the Red Sox, but they wanted to include some additional left-handed relief depth to combat New York’s plethora of lefty sluggers. It’ll likely be some combination of Eric Lauer and the bullpen working a potential Game 4 matchup with Kevin Gausman looming for a winner-take-all Game 5.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
TOR •
7 months ago
Schneider added that Scherzer likely would’ve been included on the roster for a matchup against the Red Sox, but they wanted to include some additional left-handed relief depth to combat New York’s plethora of lefty sluggers. It’ll likely be some combination of Eric Lauer and the bullpen working a potential Game 4 matchup with Kevin Gausman looming for a winner-take-all Game 5.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
TOR •
7 months ago
While it’s nice to see the right-hander get plenty of work in to stay sharp, it makes it highly unlikely that he’ll be used to start either the first or second game against the winner of the Red Sox and Yankees. Expect Scherzer to take the mound on the road in Game 3 or Game 4.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
TOR •
7 months ago
It looked like it’d be a short night for Scherzer after a three-run first, but he rebounded from there and ended up striking out five and walking none. It’s just the 16th time in his career that Scherzer has allowed 10 hits, compared to 114 with at least 10 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the weak finish is probably going to knock him out of the Jays’ rotation plans for the postseason, though that will hinge on Chris Bassitt’s health. Scherzer posted a 9.00 ERA in his final six starts to finish up at 5-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts.
TOR •
7 months ago
Scherzer gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out two. The 41-year-old right-hander hadn’t allowed more than four runs in any of his 15 starts this year entering play Friday. Scherzer threw 45 pitches in a first inning that he couldn’t escape. He has a 5.06 ERA and 77/23 K/BB ratio in 80 innings this year. Scherzer is lined up to face the Red Sox at home next week.
TOR •
7 months ago
Shane Bieber is due to pitch Saturday, but the Jays haven’t confirmed that yet. It’s looking like Trey Yesavage will get the nod on Sunday, leading to José Berríos being pushed back or skipped.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR •
8 months ago
A single, walk, double, and a groundout put two runs on the board for the Orioles in the first inning. Scherzer settled in to toss four more scoreless frames, ending his day with five strikeouts over five innings on 91 pitches. The 41-year-old right-hander will take a 4.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 75/22 K/BB ratio across 79 1/3 innings into a start against the Rays in Tampa Bay on Thursday.
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8 months ago
Scherzer gave up three hits, walked four and struck out eight. The 41-year-old right-hander ran into problems in the first inning. After allowing two baserunners to reach with one out, Scherzer allowed a three-run home run to Ben Rice. He’s allowed four runs in three consecutive starts now. Scherzer is lined up to face the Orioles at home next weekend.