Max Scherzer To Face Live Hitters On Wednesday
Max Scherzer (thumb) played catch at Angel Stadium before the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday and plans to face live hitters on Wednesday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Scherzer continues to build up as his thumb feels better, but he said the bigger test will be how his thumb responds the day after he pitches in a game setting. The 40-year-old three-time Cy Young winner made just one start for the Blue Jays in the regular season before landing on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right thumb. He's had several setbacks along the way but is hoping that he can get over the hump when he resumes facing live hitters. The eight-time All-Star can still be useful in mixed fantasy leagues if he's healthy, but he's not as dominant as he once was and has been battling various ailments the last couple of years.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith

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