"Scherzer, who had a cortisone shot injected last Thursday to address his right forearm tendinitis, will soon receive another one - but this time in his right thumb. Yes, that's the same thumb that plagued him throughout most of last season, leading to just 17 starts in 2025."
"Manager John Schneider revealed that Scherzer, in addition to his right forearm and left ankle ailments, had also been experiencing a bit more discomfort in his right thumb recently. The club's skipper stressed this isn't something new, but they decided to handle it while he's on the 15-day injured list, hoping to "kill two birds with one stone," as he added."
"The 41-year-old starter did play catch pre-game at the Rogers Centre, but he'll now be down from throwing again for another 4-5 days after receiving his latest pain-management injection."
"Until then, the Blue Jays are still in a holding pattern regarding their vacant fifth starter's spot, needing someone to grab hold of it - possibly Spencer Miles, who'll factor into a bullpen game (if one's needed) on Saturday in Detroit - as Scherzer, who owns a bloated 9.64 ERA and 6.20 FIP in five starts this season, awaits more answers on his perplexing injury situation."
Max Scherzer is on the 15-day injured list with multiple ailments, including right forearm tendinitis and a left ankle issue. After receiving a cortisone injection in his right forearm last Thursday, he is scheduled to receive another cortisone injection, this time in his right thumb. The thumb has been a recurring problem that limited him to 17 starts in 2025. Manager John Schneider said the thumb discomfort has increased recently but is not new, and the team plans to address it while Scherzer is sidelined. Scherzer played catch before a game at Rogers Centre, but will avoid throwing for 4-5 more days after the injection. The Blue Jays remain uncertain about their fifth starter spot while Scherzer’s status remains unclear.
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