Max Scherzer Fantasy Stats

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.

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly staying in touch with free-agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith, talks between the two sides have intensified over the last week. It sounds like other teams remain in the mix, but the Blue Jays appear to be the most serious suitor for Scherzer right now. A reunion seems possible, but Scherzer didn't exactly light up the stat sheet last season. Through 17 starts, Scherzer posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and an 82/23 K/BB ratio last season with the Jays. The 41-year-old probably doesn't have much left in the tank, but the Jays need to add depth. They're going to open the season with Shane Bieber (forearm) on the injured list due to right forearm fatigue. Scherzer is unlikely to offer much fantasy value, but he gives this team some extra depth heading into the regular season.

According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, free agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer is not in a rush to sign a contract. Scherzer is reportedly fully healthy and prepped to sign with a team. However, the veteran is willing to wait for his offers to find the perfect opportunity. Rosenthal and Sammon even noted that there is a possibility that Scherzer waits until after Opening Day to sign with a preferred club. Last season, Scherzer spent the 2025 campaign with the Blue Jays and posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 85 innings. He struck out only 82 hitters but showed strong command, allowing walks at a 6.4% rate. In 2024, Scherzer logged only 43 1/3 innings. Once Scherzer does sign with a club, he will likely only hold value in deeper formats given his declining strikeout upside.

Although nothing is 100% decided, Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer said he currently has no plans to retire this offseason, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. "The only thing I can say is it's going to take some time to give a full answer to that, but there is no way that was my last pitch," Scherzer said after Toronto lost Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer put the Blue Jays in a good position for the win in Game 7, allowing only an earned run with a walk and three strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. In his three playoff starts, Scherzer gave up six earned runs on 12 hits (three homers) while walking six and fanning 11 in 14 1/3 innings. The veteran bulldog is a pretty big injury risk in fantasy -- he made only 17 regular-season starts in 2025 -- and had an ERA above 5.00 for the first time in his career.