Max Scherzer to IL

Max Scherzer to IL

TL;DR

Max Scherzer has been placed on the injured list due to forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, effective from his last start. Chase Lee has been called up to take his place on the roster.

Key points

Max Scherzer placed on IL with forearm tendinitis
Injury also includes left ankle inflammation
Chase Lee called up to join the Blue Jays roster
Scherzer's performance has been poor this season
Eric Lauer likely to make another start

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 24: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the first inning during the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre on April 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Jays have placed Max Scherzer on the IL with forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, backdated to his last start. Chase Lee has been called up and will be available tonight. Lee has been, well, interesting for the Bisons. A 1.32 ERA in 9 appearances, 13.2 innings (maybe we can use him for more than an inning at a go?), 11 hits, 2 earned (3 more unearned), 9 walks and 12 strikeouts. 9 walks in 13.2 innings is a lot. Scherzer, you know, hasn’t been good. They aren’t saying if the arm and ankle were bothering him before last start, or if it has been going on all season, or if it is new. The way he has been pitching, they couldn’t keep sending him out there every five days. At 41, Max would have to be 100% to be effective and even then I have my doubts, but let’s see what happens when he is healthy. This will mean that Eric Lauer will likely make another start. After that José Berríos could be back. Welcome to the team Lee. I am very interested in seeing you pitch.

Q&A

What injuries led to Max Scherzer being placed on the IL?

Max Scherzer was placed on the injured list due to forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Who has been called up to replace Max Scherzer on the roster?

Chase Lee has been called up to replace Max Scherzer on the roster.

What has been Max Scherzer's performance before being placed on the IL?

Max Scherzer has struggled with his performance, and it is unclear if his injuries were affecting him prior to his last start.