Max Scherzer addresses Blue Jays' struggles ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Max Scherzer commented on the Toronto Blue Jays' performance following a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on August 2. The Blue Jays now hold a 52-60 record and sit 13.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. Scherzer indicated that the players' underperformance may force the front office to make tough roster decisions as the trade deadline approaches. While acknowledging the challenges, he emphasized his desire for the team to remain intact and noted that they are still within reach of a Wild Card spot despite their struggles this season.
- •Blue Jays fall to 52-60 after loss to Cardinals.
- •Scherzer emphasizes players' roles in front office decisions.
- •Jays currently 13.5 games behind Rays in AL East.
- •Team has several players with underwhelming seasons.
- •Scherzer hopes for team continuity before trade deadline.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer Offers Blunt Comments Ahead of Trade Deadline
"Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer offered blunt comments about the team ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. After losing 5-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, the Blue Jays are now 52-60 on the season. They are 13.5 GB of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East crown, and […] The post Max Scherzer Offers Blunt Comments Ahead of Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
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