Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to start Monday vs. Nationals
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is set to return from the injured list to start against the Washington Nationals on his 42nd birthday. Scherzer has struggled with back spasms and thumb issues, limiting him to only six starts this season.
Why it matters
Scherzer is a high-profile veteran athlete whose return is significant for the Blue Jays' rotation as they attempt to recover from a difficult post-All-Star break stretch.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch to strike out Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) to record his 3500th strike out during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday June 10, 2026. (Chris Young/CP) BOSTON — Toronto veteran right-hander Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday with a start, coming off the injured list and starting Monday’s series opener at Washington, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said.
“Max is going to pitch (Monday),” he said following their 6-1 series finale loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday.
“I think just talking to him and understanding where he was physically and how he has recovered from the rehab outing in (Triple-A) Buffalo,” Schneider said. “Maybe a little bit limited in pitch count, but I think he kind of checked all the boxes.”
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