Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that all systems are go for right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, thumb) to start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels after he threw a bullpen session on Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. A right-thumb issue has been bothering Scherzer all year and is the reason he's only made three starts for Toronto, and he also dealt with right-forearm fatigue in his start against the New York Yankees on Monday. Despite not feeling 100%, the 40-year-old future Hall of Famer only allowed two earned runs on three hits while walking none and fanning a season-high seven in five innings for a no-decision. Scherzer is certainly past his prime and now very injury-prone, but he proved on Monday he can still be useful in fantasy. However, he threw only 71 pitches earlier this week and could be on a short leash against the Halos this weekend.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm, thumb) mentioned he was dealing with some fatigue in his right thumb following Monday's start. This explains why Scherzer was pulled out after only 71 pitches over five innings of work against the New York Yankees. Scherzer also said he started feeling forearm tightness on Monday. It's worth noting that Scherzer has only made three starts this season due to thumb issues. At the moment, Scherzer is on track to make his next start against the Los Angeles Angels this weekend. However, Scherzer's status could quickly change if his tightness and fatigue don't get better in the coming days.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer allowed three hits and two earned runs over five innings pitched, but did not factor into his team's 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. He walked none and punched out seven. Scherzer fell victim to a Jazz Chisholm Jr. two-run homer in the fourth inning, but was otherwise effective against a Yankees lineup that scored 12 runs the day prior. Still, it's worth mentioning that the veteran was pulled after just 71 pitches (47 strikes) while experiencing fatigue in his thumb. Blue Jays manager John Schneider reports he'll be evaluated in the next few days. Scherzer has been decent in two appearances since his return, but the 40-year-old's thumb will require some monitoring for the time being. He'll get the visiting Los Angeles Angels his next time out.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer returned from almost three months on the injured list to throw five innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. The three-time Cy Young winner allowed three earned runs on six hits and logged four strikeouts against three walks over 83 pitches (55 strikes). He averaged 93.2 mph on his fastball and maxed out at 95.2. The Jays lost 5-4, but Scherzer did not factor into the decision. It was Scherzer's first appearance since a three-inning season debut on March 29, when he suffered an injury to his right thumb. The 40-year-old admitted before his activation from the IL that he wasn't sure how his thumb would hold up, so that's worth monitoring in the coming days. For now, he's scheduled to get the ball next in a showdown with the New York Yankees on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) threw between 30 and 40 pitches in his bullpen on Sunday. Confirmed he'll pitch Wednesday in Cleveland. "My stuff is fine," he told reporters. "I'm trying everything I can to manage this (thumb) and make sure I can recover"There's no knowing, have to get out there," Hazel Mae, Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster, reports. Interesting choice of words for Scherzer, as it seems he may still have some lingering issues with that thumb, but it appears he is getting to a point where he wants to contribute and throw with the big league club and continue to manage it. Scherzer threw 4 1/3 shutout innings and struck out eight batters in his recent outing with Triple-A Buffalo on June 18, and with the completed bullpen on Sunday, it appears Scherzer is ready to give it a go. He is built up, considering he threw 75 pitches in his last rehab start, but fantasy managers should plan on the Blue Jays likely keeping close tabs on his workload in the short term.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) will come off the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Scherzer, out for almost three months with a thumb injury, jumped over his final hurdle Sunday when he threw a successful 30- to 40-pitch bullpen session. "My stuff is fine," the 40-year-old told Hazel Mae and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "I'm trying everything I can to manage this (thumb) and make sure I can recover." Scherzer made just one start this season, a three-inning debut March 29, before landing on the shelf. More recently, he has performed well in two Triple-A rehab starts. While the three-time Cy Young winner has been unreliable over the past couple of years because of injuries, there's enough upside to merit a look on the fantasy waiver wire.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is expected to throw a side session on Sunday. He was initially expected to complete this session on Saturday. However, it appears he has not faced a setback as he remains in play to potentially return next week when the Blue Jays open a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Scherzer has been held out of action since making his Toronto debut with a thumb injury. The right-hander began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo earlier in June. In his most recent outing, the right-hander logged 4 1/3 shutout innings with one hit, two walks, and eight strikeouts. When Scherzer returns, he will likely replace Eric Lauer or Spencer Turnbull in the starting rotation. He is worth a look as a depth starting pitcher in all standard leagues, given his strikeout upside.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) is dealing with expected soreness in his right thumb after throwing 75 pitches in his latest minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. Despite the soreness, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith writes that Scherzer is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays soon, possibly next week against the Cleveland Guardians after he throws a bullpen session in Toronto this weekend. The 40-year-old is trending well after tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings on Wednesday while striking out eight. Although he's no longer the dominant hurler that one three Cy Young awards, Scherzer is worth a waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers looking for rotation help if he's available in your league. The eight-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion could make his second start with Toronto next Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) was outstanding in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. Scherzer, making his second start for the Bisons, held Worcester scoreless over 4 1/3 innings of one-hit ball, striking out eight and walking two. The three-time Cy Young winner amassed 75 pitches and averaged 92.5 mph on his fastball in what could go down as his final tuneup before returning to the Blue Jays' rotation. Scherzer made one start with Toronto this year, a three-inning season debut on March 29, before landing on the injured list with inflammation in his right thumb. If all goes well in the next few days, he could start for the Jays on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) will make a second rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports. If that goes well, the three-time Cy Young winner could rejoin the Blue Jays' rotation next week. Scherzer, who signed with the Jays in the offseason, made a three-inning season debut March 30 and has been on the shelf since. The Jays placed him on the 15-day IL with right thumb inflammation and later transferred him to the 60-day version. Scherzer looked good in his first Triple-A rehab start last Friday, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings of two-run ball with four hits allowed and two strikeouts. He threw 56 pitches in that outing and figures to surpass that total Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) tossed 4 1/3 innings during his first rehab outing on Friday evening. Facing Triple-A Columbus, Scherzer struck out four batters and allowed four hits and two runs. He did not allow a walk. This was a strong showing for the veteran, who is working his way back from a thumb injury that has kept him sidelined for most of the campaign. Scherzer hit the injured list shortly after his season debut. However, given that he already logged 56 pitches in this outing, he may only need a few more outings before returning to the majors. Scherzer battled injuries last season as well, but was effective when on the bump, posting a 3.95 ERA with a strong 1.15 WHIP across 43 1/3 innings. When he returns, he will likely replace Eric Lauer in the rotation.

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports that Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is cleared for his first rehab start this Friday with Triple-A Buffalo. The 40-year-old has been bothered by thumb inflammation that he picked up in late March, but his most recent bullpen session was presumably successful. Nicholson-Smith noted that Scherzer will likely toss around 60-65 pitches in the matchup for the Bisons. It's fantastic news for the veteran, and a step in the right direction as he works his way back to Toronto's rotation from an ailing thumb. He figures to need at least one additional rehab outing before rejoining the big-league roster.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) is feeling good and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday, tentatively followed by a 60-65-pitch minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Scherzer will likely need two or more rehab starts on the farm before potentially rejoining the Blue Jays' starting rotation. The future Hall of Famer threw a 50-pitch, three-inning simulated game on Sunday while using all of his pitches, according to manager John Schneider. Inflammation in his troublesome right thumb has limited the 40-year-old veteran to just one start all year in his first season with Toronto. Scherzer should immediately rejoin the rotation when he's ready, but fantasy managers definitely should temper expectations for the aging former ace.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) was "good" during his 50 pitches over three innings in a simulated game in Dunedin on Sunday, Shi Davidi reports. The 40-year-old has been working his way back from a thumb injury that occurred on March 29. Thus far this season, Scherzer has only thrown three innings and has allowed two earned runs. The right-hander is expected to throw an additional side session in the coming days at the team's Player Development Complex (PDC) in Florida. Manager John Schneider said that the team will "go from there" after the session to determine next steps. This is positive news for the Blue Jays, as they currently sit at 35-30 and are right in the thick of the AL East race thus far in 2025. From a fantasy perspective, owners can stash him on their IL, but don't worry about dropping him if you need to make room for someone else.

The Athletic's Mitch Bannon writes that the next step for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) is a minor-league rehab game in the rookie-level Florida Complex League or a simulated game in Florida this weekend. Scherzer threw almost 40 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday and continues to progress in his rehab from a crank right thumb that has limited him to just one start in his first year in Toronto. If he can avoid any further setbacks, it's realistic to think he can come off the injured list and rejoin Toronto's starting rotation by the end of June. In his lone start against the Baltimore Orioles on March 29, Scherzer allowed two earned runs on two homers while striking out one in just three innings. The three-time Cy Young winner is no longer the dominant ace we've come to expect, and now he's also very injury-prone.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is slated to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. The right-hander is expected to throw around 20-25 pitches during that session. The hope is that Scherzer can begin a rehab assignment soon after a few more batting practice sessions. Scherzer has been sidelined since March 30 due to right thumb inflammation. The team hasn't given a solid timetable for his return, but the hope is that Scherzer can return around late June.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session in Florida on Monday that went well. Scherzer's next step is to face live hitters in Toronto on Thursday or Friday. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer's bullpen on Monday was his second session in three days, and he's now ready to take the next step as he attempts to return from a nagging right-thumb injury that has limited him to just one start in his first year with the team. If Scherzer can throw a couple successful live batting practice sessions, he should be cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. He's been on the injured list since March 30 and probably won't be able to return to Toronto's starting rotation for at least another couple of weeks. It's hard for fantasy managers to remain patient with an aging pitcher that has struggled with injuries the last few years.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is set to throw bullpen sessions on Saturday and Monday. If these sessions go well, the right-hander could be cleared to join the team in their upcoming series in Texas to face live hitters. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend, as the 40-year-old could take a significant step forward in his recovery plan. Scherzer has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right thumb. The right-hander sustained this injury during his season debut. In this outing, Scherzer logged just three innings of work with three hits and two earned runs before exiting early. Given his unknown timetable, fantasy managers should only stash him in deeper 14+ team formats. While he remains sidelined, Eric Lauer should remain in the starting rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) threw a 33-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and everything felt good, according to manager John Schneider. Scherzer will next throw off a mound another time or two before facing live hitters. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer has had multiple setbacks with a troublesome right thumb before he was scratched from a bullpen session last week with back tightness. The three-time Cy Young winner just can't seem to stay healthy towards the end of his illustrious career, but the ultimate competitor is doing everything he can to rejoin Toronto's rotation this year. At best, Scherzer is a couple of weeks away from a potential return to the big leagues, but he'll likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. If he can finally avoid setbacks, the aging All-Star could return in early June.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) experienced some back tightness after his last bullpen session and didn't end up throwing on Tuesday in Toronto, according to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. Scherzer's timeline has changed a bit as a result, but the team is hoping he can throw again this week. The 40-year-old three-time Cy Young winner made just one start with Toronto earlier this year before landing on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his troublesome right thumb. He has had multiple setbacks since and is now dealing with a back ailment that has complicated his recovery. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, but given all the injuries he's dealt with in recent seasons as he ages, fantasy managers have to wonder when exactly he'll make his return. Now on the 60-day IL, Scherzer cannot return until at least May 29, but his absence will probably stretch into June.