Max Scherzer resumed his starter build-up at the Rogers Centre, completing a two-inning live batting practice session of about 30 pitches. The 41-year-old right-hander has been sidelined with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation after his April 24 start against the Cleveland Guardians. His forearm issue caused an early exit in a start versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, while his ankle condition worsened after the 2026 season began. He has received cortisone injections in his forearm and right thumb, with piano playing noted as an unusual remedy that provided relief. Manager John Schneider said next steps depend on a meeting with Scherzer and may include minor-league rehab starts before returning from the injured list next month. Additional rotation support may come as Shane Bieber begins a rehab start with Single-A Dunedin. Addison Barger plans to start a throwing progression after lingering soreness delayed him.
"The future Hall-of-Fame pitcher resumed his starter's build-up at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday, completing a two-inning live BP session of roughly 30 pitches. Depending on how he feels afterwards, the 41-year-old's next step could involve beginning a rehab assignment, manager John Schneider told reporters pre-game."
"Scherzer last started for the Toronto Blue Jays on April 24, surrendering seven runs (all earned) over 2.1 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, but has since been sidelined with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. The forearm injury led to Scherzer's early departure in his second start of the season versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in early April, while his ankle injury had progressively worsened since the 2026 campaign opened."
"Since hitting the shelf, he's received cortisone injections not only in his injured forearm, but also in his right thumb - the same one that plagued him last season - as he had gotten away from playing the piano, an unusual remedy that's offered the most relief. Schneider said he still needs to convene with Scherzer before mapping out the right-hander's next steps."
"With Shane Bieber also out on a rehab assignment, scheduled to make his next start with Single-A Dunedin on Sunday, starting pitching reinforcements appear to be on the way for an injury-riddled Blue Jays' rotation that's currently operating with three traditional starters - Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage and Patrick Corbin. Here are the other notable injury notes ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Miami Marlins: Addison Barger plans to begin a throwing progression on Thursday, according to Schneider."
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