Max

Scherzer

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.

The Jays will go with Chris Bassitt on normal rest on Saturday, giving Scherzer’s balky back an extra day to heal before he faces the Yankees. The 41-year-old right-hander holds a 4.11 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 62/16 K/BB ratio over 70 innings through his first 13 starts for the Jays.

Scherzer was lifted from Sunday’s start against the Brewers after just four frames due to upper back tightness. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer has battled a laundry list of physical issues this season in his Blue Jays debut. The encouraging update seems to signal that he’s feeling well enough to avoid another trip to the injured list.

The Jays must not be worried much about Max Scherzer’s back, as he’s scheduled to start Saturday. Lauer has been terrific for the Jays this season, but he did give up eight runs — six earned — in 4 2/3 innings last time out against the Twins. He’s 8-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 15 starts and six relief appearances this season.

Given his injury history and age, it’s fair to be concerned about any sort of back issue cropping up for the 41-year-old hurler. Prior to exiting on Sunday, Scherzer had surrendered four runs on nine hits over his four frames while recording only one strikeout. How he feels over the next couple of days will likely impact whether or not he’s able to make his next scheduled start or if Scherzer will require a trip to the injured list.

Scherzer allowed only four hits, but two of them were homers by Matt Wallner. He struck out five and walked one. It’s his third straight win, moving him to 5-2 with a 3.82 ERA on the season. His 221st career victory moved him into a tie with Joe Niekro from 79th place all-time. With the Jays using a six-man rotation this week, Scherzer probably won’t pitch again until next Monday against the Reds.

Scherzer has allowed five runs in four starts this month, moving him to 3-2 with a 3.60 ERA on the season. There’s no guarantee that he’ll stay healthy the rest of the way, but he’s looking like a top-30 SP with the way he’s throwing right now. He’s slated to face the Twins next week.

Just 78 pitches for Scherzer today. Seeing as though he gave up a leadoff double to start the eighth in a one-run game, he might want to get Brandon Little and Seranthony Domínguez a little something for aiding his 219th career victory. Little walked Seiya Suzuki but then struck out two in a row. Domínguez came in at that point and fanned Carson Kelly to end the threat. The victory at least temporarily moves Scherzer ahead of Clayton Kershaw on the all-time list. He’s now tied with Pedro Martínez and Kenny Rogers for 81st place. Today’s start was the first in which he’s worked into the eighth since June 19, 2023, when he defeated the Astros in one of his final outings for the Mets. He’ll pitch in Pittsburgh next week.

Scherzer did walk three while throwing 63-of-98 pitches for strikes, so it’s fair to say that the future Hall of Famer didn’t have his best control. He still held Los Angeles to just two runs; both coming on a Mookie Betts homer in the fifth. Scherzer has been excellent over his last three starts, and will get a chance to keep it going against the Cubs next week.

Scherzer got through five quiet innings scattering four hits and no walks before giving up a solo homer to Salvador Perez in the sixth. He’d finish out the frame to end his day with five strikeouts. It was one of the better starts of the season for the 41-year-old right-hander. He’ll take a 4.39 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and a 44/8 K/BB ratio across 41 innings into a start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday.