Max Scherzer exited his initial game with the Blue Jays early due to soreness in his right lat, which he attributed to an ongoing thumb injury. This thumb problem stemmed from spring training and was exacerbated by his past issues while with the Rangers. Scherzer indicated that continuing to pitch could lead to severe injury, and a trip to the injured list seems likely. The Blue Jays have a break that may give him time to recover, although further setbacks could extend his absence from the game.
My arm is making adjustments because of that [thumb injury]. That's a recipe for disaster.
I told [manager John Schneider] that there was imminent danger of a more serious injury if I continued to pitch.
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