Blue Jays’ Scherzer returns to IL ahead of scheduled start vs. Red Sox
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms, further complicating his difficult 2026 season. The team has recalled Chad Dallas to fill the roster spot while managing other pitching staff adjustments.
Why it matters
Scherzer is a high-profile athlete whose performance and health are critical to the Blue Jays' competitive standing in the MLB.
Max Scherzer ’s injury plagued 2026 season took another hit on Wednesday, hours before a scheduled start at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox .
The article is a standard sports report detailing player transactions and injury status.
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