Max Scherzer Sends Uncertain Message After Major Blue Jays News
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The Toronto Blue Jays have announced a major injury update on Max Scherzer
The Toronto Blue Jays are still trying to find a solution for Max Scherzer’s thumb injury and have apparently now giving him cortisone to try and help with the swelling. The Blue Jays recently played Scherzer on the 15 day IL and the future hall of famer also stated in a recent interview that he would not be returning to the mound until he felt 100%. According to multiple reports, the Blue Jays still have yet to fully figure out what is wrong with Scherzer.
The Toronto Blue Jays are still trying to find a solution for Max Scherzer’s thumb injury and have apparently now giving him cortisone to try and help with the swelling.
The Blue Jays recently played Scherzer on the 15 day IL and the future hall of famer also stated in a recent interview that he would not be returning to the mound until he felt 100%.
Blue Jays announce that they have given Max Scherzer cortisone to help with thumb injury
The Blue Jays still have yet to fully figure out what is wrong with Scherzer ‘s thumb according to multiple reports but it looks like they are trying to find ways to reduce the swelling.
News just broke that the Blue Jays have given Scherzer a shot of cortisone in his thumb to help with the swelling and inflammation but they added that they are still unsure of when he will return to the mound.
Max Scherzer got a cortisone shot in his right thumb to reduce swelling and pain. Now day to day with next steps to be determined based on how he feels. Timeline unclear as of now.
MLB reporter Hazel Mae stated that Scherzer is now travelling with the team and will is set to start throwing again sometime this week but the exact timeline is still unknown.
Max Scherzer received a cortisone shot in his right thumb. John Schneider said the hope is it’ll knock out the inflammation, and in turn help with the discomfort, «then we’ll go from there.»
Scherzer will travel with the team. As far as throwing he’s Day to day
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Max Scherzer got a cortisone shot in his right thumb to reduce swelling and pain. Now day to day with next steps to be determined based on how he feels. Timeline unclear as of now.
MLB Rumors: NY Mets reportedly receive bittersweet update on Pete Alonso’s future
The New York Mets are looking to strengthen their roster around Juan Soto. One major question mark remains the future of Pete Alonso, as negotiations for a potential re-signing are still uncertain amid reports of mixed signals from the team. The Toronto Blue Jays may be shifting their focus away from Alonso due to other priorities. The Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a dark horse in the negotiations for the slugger, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Mets re-signed right-hander Ryne Stanek this week, and may still be in the market for another significant addition,potentially alongside Alonso. The Reds have yet to make a major signing this offseason, but reports indicate Alonso remains a potential target.
Amid speculation that Mets owner Steve Cohen is doing everything possible to retain Alonso, other teams are quietly positioning themselves to land the All-Star slugger. One of the franchises reportedly in the mix is the Toronto Blue Jays.
However, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand, the Blue Jays may be shifting their focus away from Alonso. Instead, they are believed to be aggressively pursuing another marquee player to bolster their lineup alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. “The Blue Jays appear to be the most serious about signing future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer,” Feinsand reported.
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If that report holds true, the Mets could emerge as the clear frontrunners for Alonso. However, as The New York Post’s Jon Heyman noted, another team has reportedly expressed interest in the slugger following Cohen’s comments to the media over the weekend.
Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets is congratulated by Jeff McNeil #1 after catching a pop fly in foul territory to end the 1st inning during Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Another team reportedly in the race for Alonso
Despite the positive news that the Blue Jays have reportedly bowed out of the race for Alonso due to other priorities, the Mets received some unwelcome developments this week. According to Heyman, the Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a dark horse in the negotiations for the slugger.
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see also MLB Rumors: NY Mets owner Steve Cohen reportedly pushes to re-sign All-Star player Pete Alonso
“Among other teams like the Jays, Angels, and Giants, the Reds are on that list. I don’t know if I should place them there, but to me, they make sense. They seem to be active and are working hard on this one,“ Heyman told Bleacher Report.
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While the Reds have yet to make a major signing this offseason, reports indicate that Alonso remains a potential target. However, the Mets are still believed to have the upper hand, even after Alonso reportedly turned down their latest offer— a three-year, $70 million deal.
Mets’ latest signing
The Mets aren’t content with making Soto their marquee addition of the offseason. This week, the team made a move that resonated with fans, re-signing right-hander Ryne Stanek, according to MLB insider Anthony DiComo.
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Stanek, who had a solid 2024 season with the Mets before starting the year in Seattle, returns as a key piece for New York’s bullpen. With this signing, the Mets remain focused on strengthening their roster for 2025, and reports suggest they may still be in the market for another significant addition—potentially alongside Alonso.
Cincinnati Reds to Promote Chase Burns, Former No. 2 Draft Pick
Cincinnati Reds to Promote Chase Burns, Former No. 2 Draft Pick. Burns is the No. 12 prospect in baseball, according to ESPN’s Top 50 rankings. He is 7-3 with a 1.77 ERA and 89 strikeouts over 66 innings since being drafted out of Wake Forest. Burns will likely take the rotation spot of Wade Miley, who was placed on the injured list Friday with a flexor strain. The Reds entered Sunday’s games with a 39-38 record, in fourth-place in the National League Central.
Welcome to the majors, rook. Your first assignment? The New York Yankees.
Chase Burns, the No. 2 overall pick in in the 2024 MLB Draft, will be called up later this week by the Cincinnati Reds to make his big-league debut. Burns will be penciled in to make his big-league debut against the Bronx Bombers.
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Burns is the No. 12 prospect in baseball, according to ESPN’s Top 50 rankings. He is 7-3 with a 1.77 ERA and 89 strikeouts over 66 innings since being drafted out of Wake Forest. He pitched for Tennessee for a bulk of his collegiate career before transfering.
“We’re trying to give ourselves every chance to win and be in this, and right now, we feel like Chase gives us the best chance, and it’s time to go,” Reds general manager Brad Meador told the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The Reds entered Sunday’s games with a 39-38 record, in fourth-place in the National League Central, 7 1/2 games behind the Chicago Cubs. But Cincinnati is just three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers for the final wild-card spot in the NL.
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Burns will likely take the rotation spot of Wade Miley, who was placed on the injured list Friday with a flexor strain. The spot Tuesday originally belonged to Nick Martinez, but the Reds used Martinez in a relief role Saturday. It’s possible Cincinnati keeps Martinez, who carries a 7.52 ERA in June, in a relief role, as well.
“Trying to figure out when the time is right is always the toughest part. You never know for sure when a guy’s ready,” Meador told the Enquirer. “But he’s (Burns) obviously pitched as well as you could possibly hope in the first year of professional baseball, and he seems to be getting stronger. Even when a guy’s ready, you never know, but he’s passed every test. I don’t think he’s going to be overwhelmed by the situation, for sure.”
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Max Scherzer calls out that the Toronto Blue Jays knew his thumb was an issue when they signed him
The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran pitcher Max Scherzer to a contract worth $15.5 million on a 1 year term. Scherzer says he was upfront with the team about his thumb issues but that stem from last season. The 40-year-old says he still does not have the answers as he is still looking for them with multiple doctors. The issue here is longevity because if he pushes through the pain, no one knows how long he will last. The Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays still seem unsure on how to approach the Max Scherzer situation but during an interview today, Scherzer made some very interesting comments.
The Blue Jays starting rotation needed helped this off-season which is why they decided to sign veteran pitcher Max Scherzer to a contract worth $15.5 million on a 1 year term.
Max Scherzer states in interview that the Blue Jays knew about his injury when they signed him
Fans were happy but also a little worried when the team signed Scherzer since he is currently 40 years old and has missed quite a few games over the last couple seasons due to injuries.
In a recent interview, Scherzer stated that he was upfront with the team about his thumb issues but that stem from last season before the Blue Jays signed him but added that everything else was in top shape.
«It’s anybody’s guess – I don’t have the answer,» the veteran right-hander said after four shutout innings Saturday in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. «From the very beginning, in free agency, I said the only thing that’s holding me back long-term here is the thumb.
If you’re going to sign me, everything else is good, back is good, the only issue is my thumb. I thought I had addressed it. I thought I did enough grip-strength work to nip it in the bud, that we weren’t going to have it. Unfortunately, it showed back up here in spring training.” -Sherzer
The Blue Jays veteran pitcher also added that everyone keeps asking him question sbaout it but unfortunately he still does not have any answers as he is still looking for them with multiple doctors.
«Everybody’s trying to figure out how to manage this, how to get around this, how to overcome this. I don’t have the answers,» -Scherzer
Scherzer has proven that he can still pitch from how he has been playing so far in Spring Training but the issue here is longevity because if he pushes through the pain, no one knows how long he will last.
John Schneider’s future with the Toronto Blue Jays does not look good after press conference
Toronto seems to have made up their mind with team manager John Schneider, as his days as a Blue Jay appear to be numbered. Schneider is likely to bear the brunt of the blame if the team underperforms this season. With the Blue Jays locking up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term extension, the spotlight on John Schneider only intensifies. The Blue Jays will need just about everything to break their way, something that rarely happens over the course of a long season. Whether that ultimately falls on Schneider remains to be seen, but the pressure in Toronto is clearly building.
Several managers across Major League Baseball may be feeling the pressure, knowing their futures could be in question if results don’t improve in the coming months. Among them is John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays, who has been under increased scrutiny in recent seasons.
Toronto seems to have made up their mind with team manager John Schneider, as his days as a Blue Jay appear to be numbered.
Jon Conahan from The Sporting News writes that while it may not all fall on John Schneider’s shoulders, especially considering the Blue Jays’ underwhelming moves in free agency, he’s still likely to bear the brunt of the blame if the team underperforms this season.
As is often the case in professional sports, the manager is the first to be held accountable when expectations aren’t met.
“In a recent prediction from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, he named Schneider one of nine MLB managers whose job status could be questioned during the year.” -Conahan
Here’s what Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic had to say on the matter.
«The Jays hold an option on Schneider for 2026. Shapiro and Atkins previously extended both John Gibbons and Charlie Montoyo at the outsets of their respective contract years. If they have done the same with Schneider, they haven’t announced it publicly. But a change in the front office inevitably could lead to a change in manager.” -Rosenthal
Conahan also writes that Rosenthal makes some valid points, and with the Blue Jays locking up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term extension, the spotlight on John Schneider only intensifies.
With the franchise clearly committed to building around its core, the expectation to deliver results, especially in the short term, becomes even greater.
“Toronto has a good enough team to compete, but saying that the squad is World Series contenders might be unfair.” -Conahan
The Blue Jays will need just about everything to break their way, something that rarely happens over the course of a long season. Whether that ultimately falls on John Schneider remains to be seen, but the pressure in Toronto is clearly building. And if the team fails to meet expectations, Schneider will likely be the first to take the fall.
I guess we’ll have to wait and see for the time being.