On Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Los Angeles Angels (at home) in Canada.
The Blue Jays are coming off a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays (in Florida).
Toronto Blue Jays Get Max Scherzer News
GettyMax Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 6, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Blue Jays have been without Max Scherzer since April 24.
Ahead of their series with the Angels, the team announced the latest update on the future Hall of Famer.
Keegan Matheson of MLB.com wrote: “Max Scherzer got a cortisone shot in his forearm yesterday, John Schneider said, and he’ll stay shut down from throwing for five days.”
Scherzer is in his second season pitching for the Blue Jays.
Right now, the 41-year-old is 1-3 with a 9.64 ERA in his first five games of the 2026 season.
MLB.com had written (on May 6): “Resumed activity by playing light catch at Tropicana Field on May 4 and 6, but said his forearm isn’t responding as desired. Will meet with doctors to discuss next steps. Said his ankle discomfort has lessened.”
GettyStarter Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on April 18, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Scherzer’s Career
Scherzer is one of the best pitchers of his era.
He broke out into a superstar with the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals.
The eight-time MLB All-Star has won three Cy Young Awards (and two World Series Championships).
GettyMax Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts while pitching in the first inning during the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre on April 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
In addition to the Tigers, Nationals and Blue Jays, Scherzer has also spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers over 19 seasons.
He is 222-120 with a 3.26 ERA in 488 career games.
Blue Jays Ahead Of Angels Series
GettyManager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays watches the action during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 18, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Blue Jays are currently 16-21 in 37 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the American League East.
They are 10-8 in the 18 games they have played at home in Canada.
Following the Angels, the Blue Jays will remain at home to host the Tampa Bay Rays.
Toronto Blue Jays Get Max Scherzer News Before Angels Series