The Toronto Blue Jays watched starter Max Scherzer hit the IL on June 17.
He was placed on the 15-day IL due to back spasms.
According to Blue Jays beat writer Mitch Bannon of The Athletic (via X), skipper John Schneider provided an update on the veteran arm.
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Is ‘Feeling Better’
GettyToronto Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer threw a bullpen on Monday
As reported by Bannon, Schneider stated that Scherzer is ‘feeling better’ and threw a bullpen on Monday, June 22.
Scherzer’s latest injury report, as of June 17, states, “Scratched from June 17 start, but optimistic that rest will be all that’s needed.”
His last start took place on June 10 when Toronto faced the Philadelphia Phillies.
This year marks his second year wearing a Blue Jays uniform.
Scherzer’s Journey to Toronto
Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays threw a bullpen on Monday
Now 41 years old, Scherzer is no longer considered to be in his baseball prime.
However, he undeniably still has gas left in the tank.
He is navigating his 19th year of Major League Baseball, but his first year with the Blue Jays was in 2025.
Scherzer was picked 11th overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft.
His debut arrived a couple of years later in April 2008.
During his first season, he appeared in 16 games, seven of which he started. During that period, he logged a 3.05 ERA and 66 strikeouts across 56.0 innings pitched.
After a two-year stint with the Diamondbacks, he landed with the Detroit Tigers for another five years, followed by six with the Washington Nationals.
He also spent a brief period with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers.
Throughout his long career, he’s spent a significant amount of time around the map in the Major Leagues.
It wasn’t until February 2025 that he signed with the Blue Jays.
Since signing with Toronto, he’s registered a 6.22 ERA and 96 strikeouts across 107.0 innings of work through 23 starts.
Ideally, he will continue making progress and return to the mound.
Blue Jays Right Now
Toronto is currently approaching its three-game series against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre.
The first clash will commence on Monday at 7:07 p.m. ET.
The Blue Jays are ranked third in their division — the American League East — with an overall record of 38-39.
They are following behind the Tampa Bay Rays (43-31) and the New York Yankees (46-30).
As for the Astros, they are in a similar position.
They own a 37-42 overall record, which places them second-to-last in the American League West division.
The Seattle Mariners (40-39), the Athletics (38-40) and the Rangers (37-40) come in first, second and third, respectively.
Toronto is coming off an 8-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, June 20.
Houston is also coming off a win, over the Cleveland Guardians, with a tight score of 2-1 on Sunday, June 21.
Both ballclubs are looking to clinch the series victory and climb further up in the standings.
Once this set wraps up, the Blue Jays will take on Texas for another homestand at Rogers Centre.
The four-game series will commence on Thursday, June 25, at 7:07 p.m. ET.
Toronto Blue Jays Reveal Update on Max Scherzer’s Status Before Astros Series