Blue Jays scratch Max Scherzer from start against Red Sox due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have scratched Max Scherzer from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on June 17 due to back spasms. Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list, marking another setback for the veteran pitcher. Reliever Braydon Fisher will start in his place, while rookie Chad Dallas has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. The Blue Jays are considering activating Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, for Scherzer’s next start, following his recent rehab appearance.
- •Max Scherzer goes on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms.
- •Braydon Fisher will start against the Red Sox instead of Scherzer.
- •Chad Dallas is recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to join the active roster.
- •Shane Bieber may return to action following his rehab start.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays suddenly scratch scheduled starter vs Red Sox
"Max Scherzer is headed back to the injured list again. The Toronto Blue Jays announced June 17 that they were scratching Scherzer from his scheduled start later in the day in Boston, and placing him on the 15-day injured list…
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