US EditionScherzer allows 2 HRs, leaves Blue Jays debut after 3 innings because of right lat soreness
- On March 2, 2025, Max Scherzer, a 40-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, was scheduled to start a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida.
- Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $15.5 million contract with Toronto in February, had his spring training start pushed back due to thumb pain, an issue that had been a concern during spring training.
- Prior to the game against the Orioles, Scherzer's thumb passed the test in a previous spring training game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Florida, where he threw 62 pitches.
- Despite Scherzer's career record of 7-4 with a 3.46 ERA in 16 starts against Baltimore, he struggled against them last season, going 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA, while Dean Kremer was slated to start for the Orioles, coming off an 8-10 season with a 4.10 ERA.
- Scherzer's debut start on Saturday was cut short due to soreness in his right lat muscle after allowing two runs on three hits in three innings, throwing 45 pitches; meanwhile, Baltimore closer Felix Bautista, returning from elbow surgery, would be used carefully, restricted to one inning and not on back-to-back days, according to manager Brandon Hyde.
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Your Alaska LinkMax Scherzer (lat soreness) exits Blue Jays debut after three innings vs. Orioles
Max Scherzer's debut with the Toronto Blue Jays was cut short on Saturday as the veteran right-hander exited after just three innings with lat soreness against the Baltimore Orioles. Scherzer recorded one strikeout on 45 pitches, giving up two home…
Scherzer allows 2 HRs, leaves Blue Jays debut after 3 innings because of right lat soreness
TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his debut start with the Blue Jays on Saturday because of soreness in his right lat muscle. “I just didn’t feel like I could really let the ball go,” Scherzer said, adding that he felt the soreness during his pregame warmup. “I had to back down the effort level,” Scherzer said. “I was able to at least get through three and not blow up the bullpen but, after that third inning, I co…
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