Blue Jays Have Intensified Talks with Max Scherzer
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly staying in touch with free-agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith, talks between the two sides have intensified over the last week. It sounds like other teams remain in the mix, but the Blue Jays appear to be the most serious suitor for Scherzer right now. A reunion seems possible, but Scherzer didn't exactly light up the stat sheet last season. Through 17 starts, Scherzer posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and an 82/23 K/BB ratio last season with the Jays. The 41-year-old probably doesn't have much left in the tank, but the Jays need to add depth. They're going to open the season with Shane Bieber (forearm) on the injured list due to right forearm fatigue. Scherzer is unlikely to offer much fantasy value, but he gives this team some extra depth heading into the regular season.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
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