"Max Scherzer says he plans to be ready for opening day. Plans to pitch multiple innings Saturday vs. Phillies. Says he feels great and is completely over last year's thumb issues."
"That's certainly great news for the Blue Jays. After all, they were hit with multiple injury news to their pitching staff in recent weeks, first with Bowden Francis and Shane Bieber, and later on with pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann. Added to the fact that rookie Trey Yesavage will be on a managed workload, the addition of Scherzer back into the mix couldn't have come at a better time."
Max Scherzer signed with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason after spring training started, raising concerns he might miss Opening Day. However, Scherzer confirmed he intends to be ready for March 27, the Blue Jays' first game of the 2026 season. He plans to pitch multiple innings in a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday to begin ramping up. The 41-year-old veteran reported feeling great and completely recovered from thumb issues that plagued him last season. His availability is particularly valuable given recent injuries to Blue Jays pitchers Bowden Francis, Shane Bieber, and prospect Ricky Tiedemann, plus rookie Trey Yesavage's managed workload.
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