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Scherzer Eyes Return as Blue Jays Face Injury Woes

6/4/2025

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Max Scherzer, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, is on the mend from thumb inflammation and a lat muscle injury. After throwing 40 pitches in live batting practice, he’s eyeing a return in a minor league game this weekend. Meanwhile, teammate Anthony Santander is grappling with a shoulder injury, adding to the team's challenges this season.

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Story summary

Max Scherzer, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, is on the mend from thumb inflammation and a lat muscle injury. After throwing 40 pitches in live batting practice, he’s eyeing a return in a minor league game this weekend. Meanwhile, teammate Anthony Santander is grappling with a shoulder injury, adding to the team's challenges this season.