"Toronto Blue Jays were heading into the 2026 MLB season with massive starting pitching depth, until news broke on the first day of Spring Training that two of their pitchers won't be available for an extended period of time due to injuries. Shane Bieber is dealing with forearm fatigue and will miss the start of the regular season, while news for Bowden Francis was even worse, as he will miss the entire 2026 year due to an elbow injury that will require UCL reconstructive surgery."
"After all, Toronto did recently express interest in bringing back the former three-time Cy Young winner to give him another shot with the team. At this point in his career where retirement is calling for his name, Scherzer won't be worrying too much about the money but instead to have that one last chance at glory. Moreover, he should be more than willing to accept any assignment that he has been given, as long as it gives the team the best chances at winning."
Shane Bieber will miss the start of the 2026 regular season with forearm fatigue. Bowden Francis will miss the entire 2026 season due to an elbow injury requiring UCL reconstructive surgery. Those injuries thin Toronto's starting pitching depth built during the offseason. Toronto can restore rotation depth by reuniting with Max Scherzer on a short-term deal rather than pursuing an expensive multi-year contract. Scherzer could provide valuable starter innings and help with load management for Bieber as he recovers. Scherzer appears likely to accept a one-year role focused on competitiveness over salary and can offer dependable innings.
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