Max Scherzer proposes 100-pitch minimum for MLB starting pitchers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Max Scherzer has made a proposal for a new MLB rule that would require starting pitchers to reach 100 pitches before they can be removed from games. This suggestion, aimed at altering current team strategies, was shared during a June 15, 2026 clip by Jomboy Media. Scherzer's idea reflects broader discussions within MLB about maintaining pitcher longevity and increasing their roles in games. The proposal would necessitate a shift away from modern pitching management practices that often prioritize bullpen use over extended outings from starters. MLB has already been considering various methods to keep starters in games longer, and Scherzer’s proposal adds a prominent player's voice to these discussions.
- •Scherzer wants a rule mandating starting pitchers reach 100 pitches.
- •The proposal represents a shift in pitcher management strategies.
- •MLB is already exploring ways to extend starter usage.
- •Scherzer recently joined the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2026 season.
- •The idea is part of ongoing discussions about pitcher roles in baseball.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer calls for revolutionary new rule for MLB pitchers
"Max Scherzer has put forward one of the most striking pitcher rule ideas in modern MLB, calling for starting pitchers to be required to reach 100 pitches before they can be removed from a game. The proposal would mark a major shift in how clubs manage starters, bullpens and in-game strategy.
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