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Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Max Scherzer News Before Cardinals Game
Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Max Scherzer News Before Cardinals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite a rocky start to the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have found their rhythm and are firmly in the AL East picture once again. They currently have a 35-30 record and are just 4.5 games behind the New York Yankees in the division. Advertisement Toronto has also won 10 of their last 13 games and will look to continue their hot streak on Monday night as they kick off a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite their solid campaign, the Blue Jays have not been at full health. Pitcher Max Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $15.5 million contract with the team in the offseason, has been on the injured list since March. However, ahead of their game against the Cardinals, Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided a big update on the 40-year-old. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31)© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Scherzer left his first outing with the Blue Jays after just three innings and was placed on the 15-day IL due to right thumb inflammation. In May, the team moved him to the 60-day IL. Advertisement Though Scherzer has not played since March, it seems that he is making progress. According to Schneider, via Blue Jays report Keegan Matheson, Scherzer is set to make a rehab start for the AAA Buffalo Bisons on Friday and will likely need at least one more rehab outing after. "Max Scherzer is on track to make a rehab start Friday for the AAA Buffalo Bisons," Matheson wrote on X. "After that, he'll need at least one more rehab outing, John Schneider says." In his pitching debut for the Blue Jays, Scherzer allowed three hits and two earned runs while recording one strikeout. Though his best days are behind him, the St. Louis native still provides a lot of value for Toronto, who will hope that he can make his return as soon as possible. Advertisement Related: Blue Jays Receive Major Daulton Varsho News Related: Blue Jays Announce Move for Former Phillies Pitcher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Blue Jays Turn Heads With Announcement After Cardinals Game
Blue Jays Turn Heads With Announcement After Cardinals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays opened their inter-league series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday with a dramatic 5-4 extra-inning victory in St. Louis. The win improved the Blue Jays to 36-30, keeping them third in the American League East. Advertisement In the bottom of the eighth, reliever Yariel Rodríguez surrendered a three-run homer to Ivan Herrera, giving St. Louis a 4-3 advantage. But the Blue Jays responded in the ninth when No. 9 hitter Jonatan Clase launched a 415-foot, game-tying solo shot off Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. In the tenth, Alejandro Kirk doubled home Addison Barger (the automatic runner) and Jeff Hoffman shut the door with a clean 1-2-3 inning, securing Toronto's 10th win in 12 games. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14)© Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Following the victory, the Blue Jays announced on social media that they have recorded twenty comeback wins this season, the most in the American League. Advertisement 'TWENTY COMEBACK WINS! The MOST in the American League 😤,' the team posted on X. The post sparked a wave of responses, as fans wasted no time reacting to the impressive feat: "Damn thats never giving up," one fan wrote. "Fun team 🔥," another fan wrote. "WORLD SERIES BOUND," another fan declared. "And to think they had 25 comeback wins the entire season last year," another fan noted. "THE COMEBACK KIDS," another fan added. Some of Toronto's most notable comebacks include their stunning 7-6, 10-inning win over the Boston Red Sox on May 1, after trailing 6-0, and a 7-6 extra-inning victory in Baltimore on April 13, overcoming a 6-3 deficit. Advertisement The Blue Jays' next challenge comes Tuesday night as they continue the series against the Cardinals. Toronto is looking to extend its winning momentum and further climb the standings, while St. Louis is aiming to split the series and remain competitive in the NL Central. Related: Blue Jays Receive Major Daulton Varsho News Related: Blue Jays Facing Backlash After Announcement Before Phillies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
