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Scherzer's Season Sidelined Again by Back Spasms
18 Jun
Summary
- Max Scherzer placed on 15-day IL for back spasms.
- This is his second stint on the injured list recently.
- Scherzer has a 10.23 ERA over six starts this season.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer's difficult season continues as he was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time, this time with back spasms. The move is retroactive to Sunday, June 15th, 2026.
Scherzer had only recently returned to the active roster the previous Wednesday, June 11th, 2026, after recovering from forearm and ankle issues. His first appearance back was a struggle, allowing five runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite this setback, he achieved his 3,500th career strikeout in that outing, now holding 3,503 total.
Currently, the eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner has a 1-4 record with a 10.23 ERA in six starts this year. Across his 19-season career, Scherzer boasts a 222-121 record and a 3.27 ERA. The Blue Jays have called up right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo to bolster their pitching staff.
