"Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer suffered some back tightness in his most recent start against the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday and it hopefully won't impact the team or his health past this outing. He's been a bulldog for the Blue Jays in 2025 and he needs to stay healthy for the team to continue to perform well. He's been so good this year, Toronto should entertain the idea of re-signing him."
"Against the Brewers, Scherzer had an abridged outing compared to the rest of his performances this season as he pitched only four innings, giving up nine hits, four runs, and two home runs while striking out only one batter on 67 total pitches. Scherzer had gone eight consecutive starts pitching at least five innings, so this outing against the league's top team was a bit underwhelming to say the least."
"Scherzer did go on Foul Territory with former catcher AJ Pierzynski to clear up the back tightness issue, calling it a " minor issue." The 41-year-old right-hander has been a reliable pitcher for the Blue Jays down the stretch and his role on this team's playoff push is a lot larger than anyone could have predicted earlier this year."
Max Scherzer experienced upper scapula/back tightness after his recent start against the Milwaukee Brewers and left the outing after four innings. He allowed nine hits, four runs and two home runs while recording only one strikeout on 67 pitches, snapping an eight-start streak of at least five innings. Scherzer described the tightness as a minor issue and consulted with AJ Pierzynski. He previously missed nearly three months earlier in 2025, making health a critical factor for Toronto's playoff rotation. The 41-year-old has maintained elite fastball run value and remains central to the Blue Jays' late-season success and re-signing discussions.
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