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Max Scherzer Eyes 2025 Comeback Amid Injury Struggles

11/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Max Scherzer, 41, plans to return for the 2025 season after a challenging year marked by injuries, with his family supporting the decision.
He appeared in 17 games for Toronto Blue Jays and posted a 5.19 ERA.
He started Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one run in 4 1/3 innings.
Possible destinations for 2025 include the San Francisco Giants or a return to Toronto.

History

Historical Context

The 1994-95 Major League Baseball strike, which began on August 12, 1994, marked the longest work stoppage in MLB history, canceling the World Series for the first time in 90 years. The strike resulted in an estimated $1 billion loss and significantly impacted teams like the Montreal Expos, whose promising season ended abruptly, reshaping labor relations in sports for years to come.

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Story summary

Max Scherzer, 41, plans to return for the 2025 season after a challenging year marked by injuries, with his family supporting the decision.
He appeared in 17 games for Toronto Blue Jays and posted a 5.19 ERA.
He started Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one run in 4 1/3 innings.
Possible destinations for 2025 include the San Francisco Giants or a return to Toronto.

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