Max Scherzer (thumb) eyes Saturday game return

by Bruno Mulé | Blue Jays Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 11:10am EDT

Max Scherzer (thumb) completed a Thursday bullpen and is tentatively set to pitch Saturday, per team updates, pending his right thumb’s recovery response. (Jayson Stark)

Just spoke to Max Scherzer after he threw a bullpen side session.

He said the plan is for him to pitch in a game Saturday, assuming his thumb recovers normally.

John Schneider said they would ideally like him to throw 65-70 pitches in a game this weekend.
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) March 20, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Scherzer’s clean Thursday bullpen sets him up for a 65-70 pitch outing Saturday, aiming to lock in his Blue Jays Opening Day start after thumb soreness. The 40-year-old’s on track if cleared. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his veteran prowess to anchor Toronto’s rotation from the jump in 2025 if his thumb holds steady this weekend.

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