Max Scherzer Fantasy Stats

Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, ankle) received a cortisone shot in his right forearm and will be shut down from throwing for five days, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer went on the 15-day injured list at the end of April with right-forearm tendinitis and left-ankle inflammation. He said he's no longer worried about his ankle, but his right arm continues to give him problems while trying to build himself back up. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is most likely going to need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment at some point before Toronto feels comfortable having him rejoin the major-league starting rotation, so fantasy managers in AL-only leagues shouldn't expect Scherzer back until June, at the earliest. The three-time Cy Young winner is running out of steam and has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, making just 26 starts over the last two seasons. In his five starts with the Jays before going on the IL this year, Scherzer struggled to a 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with only 10 K's and eight walks in 18 2/3 innings. He should no longer be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues, and he's currently rostered in just 5% of Yahoo leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) continues to search for answers to his forearm tendinitis, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Scherzer's ankle discomfort has gone away, but his right forearm is currently preventing him from ramping up his throwing program. The good news is that MRI exams aren't showing any structural damage to his arm, but the future Hall of Famer remains without a timetable to return. "Got to talk to more doctors and figure it out," Scherzer said. "The foot, I'm not worried about. My concern is more on this forearm, because now we've given it enough time outside of a start, like I should be ramping back up." The 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star might finally be nearing the end of the road in what has been a dominant career. In addition to his injuries, Scherzer went 1-3 with a rough 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP while striking out only 10 in 18 2/3 frames over his first five starts of 2026 before landing on the 15-day injured list early last week. He's still trying to find a way to return to Toronto's rotation, but when/if that will happen is anyone's guess. Scherzer is rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues nowadays.

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, ankle) on the 15-day injured list with right-forearm tendinitis and left-ankle inflammation and recalled right-hander Chase Lee from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Scherzer continues to battle through injuries and poor performance at the end of his illustrious career. The 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star just doesn't have much left in the tank at this point and cannot stay healthy. He was tagged for seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in a loss to the Cleveland Guardians in his last start, and he is now sporting a 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with 10 strikeouts and eight walks in his 18 2/3 frames over five starts for Toronto in his second season with the team. The future Hall of Famer is rostered in just 8% of Yahoo leagues now, and he is not a must-stash anywhere at this point. With Scherzer back on the shelf, left-hander Eric Lauer could be primed for a return to the starting rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm) is set to start Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 41-year-old was forced to leave his last start early because of intensified forearm tendinitis, leaving some doubt as to whether or not he would be cleared to make his next start. However, throughout the week, he felt better each day and responded well to daily treatment. It's unclear if he will be on a pitch count, but it would appear that he is set to receive a rather normal workload, giving the Blue Jays an option to take the mound.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) is scheduled to make his next start on Sunday in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Scherzer has been dealing with right-forearm tendinitis and pitched through it in his most recent outing on Monday, April 6, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he allowed two earned runs while walking one and striking out two in just two innings pitched. The Blue Jays pulled Scherzer early as a precaution, but there was never much concern that the future Hall of Famer would have to miss his next start. It's good news for Toronto's injury-ravaged starting rotation early in 2026, but it doesn't mean that fantasy managers should trust Scherzer in starting lineups on Sunday, even in a plus matchup against the Twins. Scherzer has had trouble staying healthy towards the end of his career, and he's no longer the dominant ace he once was.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) told manager John Schneider that he's feeling good, and he's expected to make his next start, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer was pulled from his start early on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with forearm tendinitis, but he's hoping it's just "a detour." The Blue Jays knew about the 41-year-old's forearm tendinitis before he made the start on Monday, so obviously, they aren't very concerned. It's something to keep an eye on, though, for a veteran pitcher with so much mileage on his right arm. The future Hall of Famer gave up two earned runs with one walk and two strikeouts against L.A. on Monday before he was pulled after two innings. Scherzer should go deeper into his next start, which is scheduled for Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, but he'll be a pretty shaky starter for fantasy managers.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) left his start on Monday in the World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers with right-forearm tendinitis, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Matheson also explains that the Blue Jays knew about Scherzer's forearm tendinitis going into his start on Monday, and it didn't get any worse. Manager John Schneider is "fairly confident" that Scherzer will make his next start. The 41-year-old veteran was pulled from the game at the Rogers Centre after just two innings and 36 pitches. Scherzer allowed two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out two over his two innings. Toronto can ill-afford another injury to its decimated starting rotation, but it looks like Scherzer will be allowed to make his next start on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. The aging and no longer dominant future Hall of Famer should be avoided in DFS in that matchup.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said he'll be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season and is completely past his thumb issues, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. "I feel good. I feel healthy. I just want to pitch," Scherzer said. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer signed a one-year, $3 million deal to return to Toronto last week, and he confirmed he'll make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner missed three months last year with thumb issues and had a career-worst 5.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 82 strikeouts in 85 innings over 17 starts during the regular season. Scherzer had a 3.77 ERA with 11 K's and six walks in 14 1/3 innings over three playoff starts. Scherzer is no longer the dominant pitcher he was in his prime, and he's hard to recommend in mixed leagues with durability concerns in a hitter-friendly home ballpark.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is with the team at camp and threw a side session in full uniform on Monday, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer could make his Grapefruit League debut as early as this Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer signed a one-year, $3 million deal with Toronto last week to return for a 19th major-league season. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner could be ready to open the year in the team's starting rotation despite signing late this spring. Scherzer will always be a bulldog, but Father Time is catching up with him. He went 5-5 with a career-high 5.19 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 82:23 K:BB in 85 innings over 17 regular-season starts. Not only is Scherzer no longer dominant on the mound, but durability is a major concern. Scherzer could be a matchup-based streamer in the right matchups, but he's outside RotoBaller's top-100 starting pitcher rankings.

Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer agreed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $3 million contract on Wednesday night, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes $10 million in incentives that start at 65 innings pitched and full no-trade protection. Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star, but Father Time is catching up with him at 41 years old (42 in July). In his 18th big-league season last year with Toronto, he battled injuries and went 5-5 with a career-worst 5.19 ERA (4.99 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 82 strikeouts, and 23 walks in 85 innings over 17 regular-season starts. Scherzer was better in the postseason, and he could wind up in the starting rotation to begin the 2026 campaign with Shane Bieber (forearm) starting on the injured list. He's no longer Mr. Reliable, and his issues with the long ball will probably persist at Rogers Centre.