The Toronto Blue Jays have reasons to be confident that they can improve on their 74-88 record from last year. Not only do they still have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette for the time being, but they also added future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer in the offseason.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer left Saturday's outing against the Baltimore Orioles early with right lat soreness, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Max Scherzer left the game with what the team said is "right lat soreness.

Max Scherzer has been dealing with a thumb ... The 40-year-old right-hander got the start for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins, making his final appearance of spring training.

The Blue Jays signed Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million contract in February, despite the fact that he was coming off the least effective season of his storied career. Scherzer posted a 3.95 ...

While Ontarians are still in the midst of wintry weather, the Boys of Summer will return Thursday afternoon when the Toronto Blue Jays play host to the Baltimore Orioles.

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The Blue Jays have put Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his right thumb. Manager John Schneider said Scherzer will visit a hand specialist in the U.S. on Monday.

Signing Scherzer this offseason was a potential gamble for the Toronto Blue Jays. After the starting pitcher already suffered an injury, it's fair to wonder if it may backfire.