Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer continues to experience thumb soreness, prompting a second visit to a specialist in the U.S. later this week. The 40-year-old, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, received a cortisone injection for his troublesome thumb during a previous consultation with Dr. Thomas Graham on March 31. Despite some progress, Scherzer's condition has compelled him to seek further medical evaluation.
Scherzer's thumb issue initially forced him out of his debut start with the Blue Jays on March 29 against Baltimore, where he left after three innings due to right lat muscle soreness. Following this setback, Toronto placed him on the 15-day injured list on March 30. The team's priority is to ensure Scherzer's full recovery before his return to the mound. The veteran pitcher signed a $15.5 million one-year deal with the Blue Jays in February, aiming to bounce back from a challenging 2021 season marked by various injuries.