A 40-year-old, future Hall of Fame starting pitcher is taking his talents north of the border. Max Scherzer signed with the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday on a one-year, $15.5 million contract, according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan.
The deal with Toronto for Scherzer, 40, is reportedly pending a physical. The three-time Cy Young winner was limited by injuries to just 43â…“ inning with the Rangers in 2024.
MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the Blue Jays are signing right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer to a one-year deal worth $15.5 million. At 40 years old, Scherzer was one of the top remaining starting pitchers available in free agency.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Blue Jays appeared to confirm the report with a tweet of two differently colored circles, an apparent nod to Scherzer's heterochromia.
Free-agent right-handed starting pitcher Max Scherzer has agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year contract will pay him $15.5 million, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden
Scherzer was limited to nine starts with Texas last year, but ranks second among active pitchers in strikeouts, wins, and innings.
Max Scherzer is heading north. The legendary right-hander has agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract with the Blue Jays for 2025, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The team has not confirmed the deal.
Max Scherzer has a new home. The three-time Cy Young award winner has agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Thursday. Scherzer, coming off back surgery heading into 2024, was limited to just nine starts with the Rangers last season after dealing with multiple injuries.
Toronto’s pitching rotation has officially become one of the most competitive in the league. The Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to a free-agent contract with right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, signing the veteran arm to a one-year deal worth $15.
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The Blue Jays’ offseason luck continued to improve on Thursday, as they agreed to terms with future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer.