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Blue Jays Cut Petersen to Sign Scherzer's $15.5M Deal

2/5/2025

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The Toronto Blue Jays have made a bold move, designating pitcher Michael Petersen for assignment to accommodate Max Scherzer's hefty $15.5 million contract. At 30, Petersen struggled with a 5.95 ERA in the majors last season, yet shone in Triple-A with an impressive 1.64 ERA, potentially drawing attention from other teams in the waiver process.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a bold move, designating pitcher Michael Petersen for assignment to accommodate Max Scherzer's hefty $15.5 million contract. At 30, Petersen struggled with a 5.95 ERA in the majors last season, yet shone in Triple-A with an impressive 1.64 ERA, potentially drawing attention from other teams in the waiver process.