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Max Scherzer Reiterates He Doesn't Plan to Retire After Wrapping 18th MLB Season with World Series Loss

On November 2, 2025, Max Scherzer, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, said he feels he has more gas for a 19th major-league season in 2026 and has no immediate plans to retire.
After Saturday night's Game 7 loss, the Toronto Blue Jays lost 5-4 in extra innings as their bullpen couldn't hold a lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won in the 11th inning.
In Game 7, Max Scherzer worked four-plus innings, allowing one run on four hits with a walk and three strikeouts before leaving with Toronto up 3-1, and his postseason three starts show a 3.77 ERA.
Teammates and Toronto manager John Schneider praised Max Scherzer's competitiveness and leadership, while Scherzer indicated he has unfinished personal business after the loss.
A veteran three-time Cy Young winner with two rings, Max Scherzer has nearly 3,500 strikeouts and remains in demand by MLB contenders despite late-season struggles.

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