Blue Jays place P Max Scherzer on IL due to forearm, ankle injuries

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Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. The 41-year-old pitcher struggled in his last outing, failing to record a strikeout and posting a 9.64 ERA this season.

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Max Scherzer placed on 15-day injured list
Injuries include right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation
Failed to record a strikeout in last start
Posted a 9.64 ERA in five starts this season
Scherzer is 41 years old and in his 19th major league season

Max ScherzerToronto Blue Jays

Max Scherzer may have to consider another home remedy for his arm woes.

Scherzer, the Blue Jays' 41-year-old right-hander, was placed on the 15-day injured list by Toronto Monday, April 27 due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Scherzer, who credited playing the piano with an extended run of good health heading into the 2025 playoffs, was rocked for seven earned runs in 2⅔ innings of his April 24 start. He entered the outing needing one strikeout to become just the second pitcher in the past 24 years to reach 3,500 strikeouts.

But Scherzer failed to register a strikeout in the start, leaving him one shy of the milestone. He has posted a 9.64 ERA in five starts in his 19th major league season.

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