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Scherzer's Blue Jays Debut Cut Short by Injury

3/30/2025

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Max Scherzer's highly anticipated debut with the Toronto Blue Jays was cut short after just three innings due to right lat soreness, raising alarms for fans and teammates alike. After throwing 45 pitches against the Baltimore Orioles, Scherzer revealed his worry that this injury could be connected to a previous thumb issue, putting the team's postseason aspirations in jeopardy.

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Max Scherzer's highly anticipated debut with the Toronto Blue Jays was cut short after just three innings due to right lat soreness, raising alarms for fans and teammates alike. After throwing 45 pitches against the Baltimore Orioles, Scherzer revealed his worry that this injury could be connected to a previous thumb issue, putting the team's postseason aspirations in jeopardy.