Blue Jays use bullpen game after Scherzer injury against Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays will hold a bullpen game against the Boston Red Sox on June 17 due to the injury of starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Scherzer was placed on the injured list with back spasms shortly before the game. Braydon Fisher will start for Toronto, while the Red Sox will start Jake Bennett, who is making his second appearance since being called up from Triple-A. Fisher has a 3.38 ERA this season, and Bennett has a 5.28 ERA.
- •Scherzer placed on injured list due to back spasms
- •Braydon Fisher starts for Toronto's bullpen game
- •Jake Bennett starts for Boston after recent call-up
- •Fisher holds a 3.38 ERA this season
- •Bennett has a 5.28 ERA with one win and two losses
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Will Deploy Full Bullpen Game vs. Red Sox
"The Blue Jays lost their starting pitcher before Wednesday's game.
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