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Red Sox Won't Face Blue Jays Pitcher, Three-Time Cy Young Winner On Cusp Of MLB Milestone
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox will not face Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, as he has been placed on the injured list. This decision comes just before their three-game series begins.
Key points
- Red Sox face Blue Jays in a three-game series
- Max Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner
- Scherzer placed on injured list before scheduled start
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer
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The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series north of the border on Monday night.
The Blue Jays had originally listed Max Scherzer as their probable starter for Wednesday's contest but placed the three-time Cy Young Award winner on the injured list Monday afternoon.
"ROSTER MOVES: RHP Max Scherzer placed on 15-day IL (right forearm tendinitis, left ankle inflammation) RHP Chase Lee recalled from Triple-A and will be active tonight," the team's official account posted on X.
Scherzer is no stranger to the IL.
The 41-year-old future Hall-of-Famer recorded at least 23 starts and 145 1/3 innings pitched every season from 2009 to 2023 (except for the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign) but has missed significant time due to injuries since then.
Scherzer was limited to nine starts and 43 1/3 innings pitched with the in 2024 and 17 and 85 with Toronto last season, respectively.
Q&A
Why was Max Scherzer placed on the injured list?
Max Scherzer was placed on the injured list due to an unspecified injury, preventing him from starting against the Red Sox.
What milestone was Max Scherzer approaching before his injury?
Max Scherzer was on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone in his MLB career, although the specific milestone is not detailed.
When do the Red Sox and Blue Jays start their series?
The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays open their three-game series on Monday night.
