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Max Scherzer set to start for Blue Jays against Nationals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Max Scherzer set to start for Blue Jays against Nationals

Summary

Max Scherzer will make his return to the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation on Monday against the Washington Nationals after a month and a half on the Injured List. Scherzer has been dealing with thumb and back issues but completed a successful rehabilitation start in Triple-A. The Blue Jays are currently 48-58 and face important roster decisions as the MLB trade deadline approaches. A corresponding move is expected upon Scherzer's activation, though details have not yet been announced.

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•Max Scherzer starts for Blue Jays on July 27, 2026
•Scherzer has missed time due to thumb and back injuries
•Toronto holds a 48-58 record before facing Washington
•A corresponding roster move will be announced later
•Scherzer's rehab start was deemed successful

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12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Receive Max Scherzer News Before Nationals Series

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After wrapping up their series with the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays will stay on the road to face the Washington Nationals, beginning on Monday. Toronto is 48-58 and will have plenty of decisions to make ahead of the MLB trade deadline. However, the Jays did receive a piece of positive news regarding […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Receive Max Scherzer News Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:20 AM
Toronto Blue Jays Receive Max Scherzer News Before Nationals Series
After wrapping up their series with the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays will stay on the road to face the Washington Nationals, beginning on Monday. Toronto is 48-58 and will have plenty of decisions to make ahead of the MLB trade deadline. However, the Jays did receive a piece of positive news regarding […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Receive Max Scherzer News Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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