Max Scherzer set to pitch for Blue Jays on his 42nd birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Max Scherzer will come off the injured list to start for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday at Washington, coinciding with his 42nd birthday. Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed after their recent loss to the Boston Red Sox. Scherzer has faced challenges this season, recording a 1-4 record and a 10.23 ERA over six starts, and he was previously sidelined due to back spasms. He recently threw five innings in a rehab outing, striking out seven batters. Scherzer has played for multiple teams over his notable career, winning two World Series titles, one of which was with the Nationals.
- •Scherzer celebrates his 42nd birthday on Monday.
- •He has a record of 1-4 with a 10.23 ERA this season.
- •Scherzer was placed on the injured list in mid-June.
- •He threw 56 pitches in a recent rehab start.
- •The Blue Jays have dropped seven of ten since the All-Star break.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer to come off IL and pitch Monday at Washington on his 42nd birthday
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer to return from IL, start at Nationals on Monday on his 42nd birthday
- 11:08 PMESPN MLB — Scherzer to come off IL, start on b-day Monday
"Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday with a start, coming off the injured list and starting Monday's series opener at the Nationals, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said.
"Scherzer was placed on the injured list in mid-June with back spasms, but has had various setbacks.
"Monday night will mark just the seventh start of the season for Max Scherzer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:16 AMVeteran right-hander Max Scherzer to come off IL and pitch Monday at Washington on his 42nd birthday
Scherzer was placed on the injured list in mid-June with back spasms, but has had various setbacks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:08 AMBlue Jays veteran Max Scherzer to return from IL, start at Nationals on Monday on his 42nd birthday
Monday night will mark just the seventh start of the season for Max Scherzer.
- ESPN MLBJul 26, 2026, 11:08 PMScherzer to come off IL, start on b-day Monday
Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday with a start, coming off the injured list and starting Monday's series opener at the Nationals, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said.
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