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Max Scherzer to Start a Rehab Assignment on Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment and pitch for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. His pitch count could be around 45 to 60 pitches, depending on how he feels, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper said that Scherzer will likely have another rehab outing next Friday, but "he's taking it one start at a time." The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer will be pitching in a game this weekend for the first time since going on the 15-day injured list in late April with right-forearm tendinitis and ankle inflammation. Scherzer also dealt with a recurring thumb issue while ramping up his throwing, but that apparently is no longer an issue. There has been a long laundry list of injuries that the three-time Cy Young winner has dealt with in recent seasons that have prevented him from being consistent. As they say, Father Time is undefeated. Like the bulldog he is, Scherzer is fighting to make it back to the Blue Jays this year, but he isn't a lock to be a full-time member of the starting rotation sometime in June. In his first five starts in 2026, Scherzer struggled, posting a 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP while going 1-3 with just 10 K's in 18 2/3 innings pitched. He's rostered in just 4% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Arden Zwelling
Source: Sportsnet - Arden Zwelling
Dylan Cease Plays Catch on Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (hamstring) played catch before his team's game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Cease was pulled early from his most recent start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left hamstring discomfort and was subsequently placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. While the right-hander will miss at least his next few starts, the fact that he's already back to throwing could be a positive sign that he will be able to return from the IL as soon as he is eligible. Cease was off to a strong start to his first year with the Blue Jays before getting injured, posting a 3-3 record with a 3.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 92 strikeouts across 62 innings (11 starts). He should be held through his current injury in a bench spot by fantasy managers across all league formats.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Max Scherzer to Throw Live Batting Practice on Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session in Toronto on Wednesday, manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. In addition to right-forearm tendinitis, Scherzer is battling left-ankle inflammation and a thumb issue. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is breaking down near the end of his career, but as per usual, he's not going down without a fight. The three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star is building himself back up to try to return to Toronto's starting rotation, although it's been a long process. Scherzer has been on the 15-day injured list since late April and will most likely need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment, so in a best-case scenario, he might not rejoin the Jays' starting rotation until mid-June or later. He struggled in his first five starts before landing on the shelf, going 1-3 with a 9.64 ERA (8.32 FIP) and 1.61 WHIP with 10 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 2/3 frames. Scherzer is only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues and should be ignored in mixed formats all year.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Shane Bieber Throws Two Innings in First Rehab Start
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) worked two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and striking out three in his first minor-league rehab start on Monday in the Florida Complex League, according to Sportsnet. It was Bieber's first game action since last year's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran right-hander will continue to build up his workload from here, but it's unclear when his next rehab outing will be. The 30-year-old has not pitched for Toronto at all in 2026 yet after entering spring training back in February with right-elbow fatigue. Bieber got a late start to last year as well while recovering from Tommy John surgery, which is why the team has slow-played his recovery. In seven regular-season starts in 2025, Bieber struck out 37 and had a 3.57 ERA in 40 1/3 innings. His return will be a big boost for a Jays rotation that is missing both Jose Berrios and Cody Ponce for the entire season, with Max Scherzer also sidelined. The former American League Cy Young isn't going to be as dominant as he was earlier in his career with Cleveland, but his strong showing last year after coming back from TJ surgery makes him an obvious stash candidate. He's currently rostered in 45% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Dylan Cease Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Injury
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) will be placed on the 15-day injured list with a left-hamstring injury, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Cease allowed two earned runs with a walk and eight strikeouts in only 4 2/3 innings in a start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was pulled early due to discomfort in his left hamstring. The 30-year-old will now miss at least the next two weeks despite manager John Schneider saying the imaging on Cease's hamstring was positive. Fantasy managers will be hoping that it's a minimal stay on the IL for Cease, who has been very sharp in his first year with the Blue Jays in 2026. The former sixth-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2014 has gone 3-3 so far on the year with a 3.05 ERA (2.57 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with a league-leading 92 strikeouts and 26 walks across 11 starts and 62 innings pitched. Fantasy managers should be holding Cease everywhere. It's unclear who might take his spot in the starting rotation for the short term.
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
Dylan Cease to Undergo an MRI on his Hamstring
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (hamstring) was removed early during Sunday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cease was pulled from the contest after 4.2 innings due to a left hamstring issue. After the game, Jays' manager John Schneider confirmed that Cease will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring. Schneider mentioned that the early testing has come back positive, but the team wants further imaging to get the whole picture. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for the MRI results, as those will likely determine the next steps for Cease. For now, Cease is scheduled to take the ball against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Fantasy managers will need to check back to see if Cease is actually going to be able to make the start.
Source: Mitch Bannon
Source: Mitch Bannon
Dylan Cease Removed From Sunday's Start With Hamstring Discomfort
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with mild left-hamstring discomfort. After a few visits from the trainers, Cease was pulled from the game during the fifth inning. He allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight across 4 2/3 innings before exiting. The 30-year-old will likely undergo additional tests to determine the severity of his hamstring issue. He owns a 3.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and a 92:26 K:BB across 62 innings so far this season. Cease is tentatively scheduled to face the Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Fantasy managers should monitor the situation as the Blue Jays continue to provide updates on his status.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Max Scherzer Throws Another Bullpen
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm) continued to make progress in his recovery on Friday, throwing a 30-pitch bullpen session at Rogers Centre. The 41-year-old has now thrown multiple bullpen sessions, with each one featuring a larger workload than the last. It remains unclear what the next steps are for Scherzer, as the team will need to decide whether he is ready to face hitters. If that does in fact happen, a brief rehab assignment could soon follow. The veteran has dealt with numerous injuries over the past few seasons, some of which have shown recurring signs. As a result, both he and the team would be wise to take their time with his ailing forearm.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Shane Bieber Scheduled to Start a Rehab Assignment on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Monday and throw two innings for the Florida Complex League Blue Jays, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Bieber will build up his volume from there and will shoot for three innings his next time out. The 30-year-old veteran has been throwing for a while now as he works his way back from an elbow injury, and he has finally been cleared to resume pitching in games. It's good news for Bieber, but fantasy managers who have been stashing him all year in deeper leagues are going to need to remain patient, and in a best-case scenario, he probably won't be an option for Toronto's starting rotation in mid-June. The former Cy Young winner and two-time All-Star got a late start in 2025 after recovering from Tommy John surgery and then went 4-2 with a 3.57 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 37:7 K:BB in seven regular-season starts before allowing nine runs (eight earned) with six walks and 18 K's in 18 2/3 innings in the postseason. Bieber is an injury risk at this point in his career, but he could still be useful as a matchup-based fantasy streamer. He's currently rostered in 44% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
Shane Bieber Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) could be pitching in minor-league rehab games by the end of next week "if all goes well," manager John Schneider told Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Bieber got a late start to his first season in Toronto in 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and then he battled fatigue in his surgically-repaired elbow during the team's run to the World Series last fall. The 30-year-old has been slowly rebuilding his arm, but he appears to finally be ready to return to game action. When he does, he's expected to need four or five rehab outings before being a realistic option to rejoin the Blue Jays' starting rotation in the big leagues. He should have a spot waiting for him, though, when he comes off the 60-day injured list, and he's worth an injury stash in deeper mixed leagues before that happens. Bieber is currently rostered in 44% of Yahoo leagues while he rehabs. The two-time All-Star and former American League Cy Young winner went 4-2 last year in seven regular-season starts for the Jays with a 3.57 ERA (4.47 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, and 37:7 K:BB across 40 1/3 frames. Bieber shouldn't be expected to return to Cy Young form, but he could be a key back-end starter if he stays healthy.
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Jose Berrios Undergoes Full Tommy John Surgery
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios (elbow) underwent full Tommy John surgery, manager John Schneider told Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Additionally, Berrios had a stress fracture in his right elbow fixed, and he will now miss the entire 2026 campaign and probably at least the first half of the 2027 campaign. All the innings that the 31-year-old Puerto Rican hurler has racked up over the years have finally caught up with him. The two-time All-Star began to show signs of decline last year in Toronto, posting a 4.17 ERA (4.65 FIP) and 1.30 WHIP with 138 strikeouts and 56 walks in 166 innings pitched across 31 regular-season outings (30 starts). Not only is durability now a major question mark, but when healthy, Berrios struggled with control, a lack of velocity, and keeping the ball in the yard. He was left off last year's postseason roster during the start of his elbow problems, and now we won't see Berrios in the big leagues for at least another full year. He can safely be dropped in all single-year fantasy formats, if he wasn't already.
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Does Shane Bieber Carry Waiver-Wire Stash Appeal Ahead of Return?
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) has yet to pitch in 2026 as he deals with lingering inflammation in his surgically repaired right elbow. However, the veteran right-hander has progressed to facing live hitters and could be nearing a rehab assignment. Bieber has barely pitched over the last two seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024. Still, he was effective in a small sample size of 40 1/3 innings (seven starts) for Toronto in 2025, posting a 4-2 record with a 3.57 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts. While fantasy managers must take Bieber's considerable injury risk into account at this point in his career, the 30-year-old should still be capable of providing quality production when healthy. Managers with an open roster spot may want to consider stashing Bieber off the waiver wire ahead of his potential return, which appears as though it could come in mid-to-late June.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Max Scherzer Throws Pain-Free Bullpen on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, ankle) said he threw a pain-free, 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The plan is for Scherzer to continue to ramp up. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer has been on the 15-day injured list since April 27 with right-forearm tendinitis and right-ankle inflammation. He also recently was bothered by a thumb issue again, and he received cortisone injections for his forearm and thumb. Scherzer continues to try to build himself back up, but given all of his injury issues in recent seasons, fantasy managers are better off betting on younger, higher-upside arms in fantasy leagues. The three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star did not look good in his five starts this year before landing on the IL, either, allowing 20 earned runs on 22 hits (seven homers) while walking eight and striking out only 10 in 18 2/3 innings of work. The once-dominant Scherzer is now rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues at this time.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Jose Berrios to Undergo Surgery on his Elbow
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his elbow. The 31-year-old has missed the entire 2026 season so far because of this injury, as he was initially attempting to rest it and pitch through the ailment. Instead, the issue failed to improve, and a check-up with Dr. Keith Meister this past week revealed that he had loose bodies throughout the elbow area. As it stands, there could also be significant ligament damage, although the full extent of the injury will not be known until doctors are able to properly evaluate everything during the operation. While the injury has not yet been labeled season-ending, the belief is that a two-month absence would be the best-case scenario. However, if ligament damage is discovered during surgery, his absence could become much more extensive.
Source: Hazel Mae
Source: Hazel Mae
Kevin Gausman Struggles in Monday's Loss to the Rays, Cause for Concern?
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a rough outing at home on Monday night, giving up seven runs (six earned) to the Rays on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. He took the loss to fall to 2-3 on the season with a 3.86 ERA and 3.29 FIP. The 35-year-old righty reached a notable milestone by recording his 2,000th career strikeout, but it wasn't a strong outing overall. He has allowed 13 runs on 20 hits in 16 1/3 innings over his last three starts, with three home runs against him. He'll look to get back on track on Sunday with a road matchup in Detroit against the Tigers. He's a fringe starting pitcher option in standard-sized leagues at this point, but he has proven in the past few years that he can find his rhythm even after tough stretches like this one.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
