Report: Toronto Blue Jays contemplating Max Scherzer reunion
Photo credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer appear to have some unfinished business after what many thought was his last hurrah in game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays have interest in bringing Max Scherzer back for what would be his 19th major-league season.
The future Hall of Famer has reportedly resurfaced as an option for the Blue Jays after their late pursuit of Framber Valdez ended when the left-hander signed with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
At first glance, Toronto doesn’t appear to have an obvious opening in its rotation.
The club bolstered its pitching staff this offseason by adding Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, joining a group that already features Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jose Berrios, and highly regarded rookie Trey Yesavage.
Blue Jays Max Scherzer: Last 5 starts
ERA 2.25 | WHIP 0.94 | Opponents AVG .197 | BB/K 7/28 | Quality starts 5 #LightsUpLetsGo
ERA 2.25 | WHIP 0.94 | Opponents AVG .197 | BB/K 7/28 | Quality starts 5 #LightsUpLetsGo
Lingering questions about the Blue Jays rotation may force Toronto's hand
Bieber exercised his 2026 player option in November after a strong return from Tommy John surgery, when many expected him to enter free agency.
In December, though, the Blue Jays acknowledged uncertainty around his Opening Day availability due to forearm fatigue.
Yesavage is another variable. The 22-year-old logged 139 2/3 innings across the minors and majors last season, leaving the club to carefully monitor his workload heading into his first full MLB campaign.
Scherzer, meanwhile, endured a difficult 2025 regular season, posting a career-worst 5.19 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings across 85 innings and 17 starts.
Even so, the three-time Cy Young Award winner remained a trusted presence in October, delivering multiple high-leverage playoff starts for Toronto, including Game 4 of the ALCS and the decisive Game 7 of the World Series.
Also read on Blue Jays Central :
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier takes on a new role
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier takes on a new role