"Scherzer was asked about his future and, while he avoided specifics, made clear that he's not yet ready to call it quits. "The only thing I can say is," Scherzer told reporters, as relayed Jesse Rogers of ESPN in the aftermath of last night's game, "it's going to take some time to give a full answer to that, but there is no way that was my last pitch.""
"Scherzer turned 41 back in July, and it's fair to wonder if the current season could be a player's last even when he enters his late thirties. Fellow future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw wrapped up the final season of his career last night, having announced prior to the postseason that he wouldn't be returning in 2026 for what would have been his age-38 campaign."
Max Scherzer indicated he is not ready to retire and stated last night was not his final pitch. Scherzer turned 41 in July and faces increased retirement speculation after recent hand and thumb nerve issues reduced his durability. Those health problems contributed to just 26 starts over the past two years and a 4.77 ERA with a 4.72 FIP in 128 1/3 innings since 2024. Scherzer added 14 1/3 postseason innings at a 3.77 ERA, and his 4.26 SIERA and 16.5 K-BB% place him near solid mid-rotation starters.
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