Max Scherzer Set for Buffalo Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday after missing most of the 2024 season due to a recurring right thumb injury. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner, has pitched only three innings for Toronto this year after leaving his debut with thumb soreness. He recently threw a 50-pitch simulated game and is expected to throw 60 to 65 pitches in his Buffalo start. Manager John Schneider highlighted the need to monitor Scherzer’s response, as the thumb injury tends to flare up during longer outings. Scherzer will require at least one more rehab appearance before returning to the Blue Jays' rotation. His return is seen as crucial for a Toronto rotation struggling with injuries and inconsistency.