"Now 41 and staring down his 42nd birthday this coming July, Scherzer is no longer the superstar ace he once was. Even so, the right-hander still believes he can help a team in the right circumstances. The right-hander told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently that, while he's healthy and ready to sign if the right situation comes along, he would be willing to sit out the beginning of the season and sign after Opening Day"
"Rosenthal compares Roger Clemens's final season in the majors, when he famously held off on signing until he was able to land a deal with the Yankees in early May. A more recent player who took a similar approach was righty reliever David Robertson, who was entering his age-40 season last year and held off on signing anywhere until the second half, when he landed with the Phillies and made 20 appearances down the stretch to solidify their bullpen."
Max Scherzer entered free agency after the 2025 season at age 41 and remains willing to pitch if the right opportunity arises. Scherzer is open to sitting out the start of the season and signing after Opening Day to join a preferred team, prioritizing contenders with legitimate World Series chances. Waiting to sign carries risk, but Scherzer could offer midseason depth to contending rotations or bullpens. Historical parallels to Roger Clemens and David Robertson illustrate realistic performance expectations and the potential value of veteran signings later in a season.
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