The Toronto Blue Jays and three-time Cy Young Award winner agree to a one-year, US$15.5 million deal.
Last season, the 40-year-old only made nine starts for Texas and went 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA. After recovering from lower back surgery, he began the season on the injured list. He was placed on the IL from August 2 to September 13 due to shoulder fatigue. After September 14, he was unable to pitch due to an injury in his left hamstring.
He joins Chris Bassitt, José Berríos, and Kevin Gausman in the anticipated rotation. The Blue Jays also have Yariel Rodríguez, who inked a five-year, $32 million contract last February, and Bowden Francis, who just finished an outstanding rookie campaign.
After losing to Cleveland in the 2016 AL Championship Series, the Blue Jays haven’t won a postseason game and finished last in the AL East at 74-88. In 2020, 2022, and 2023, they were swept in the wild-card round.
Following the completion of a five-year, $92.5 million deal with outfielder Anthony Santander on January 20, Scherzer’s signing represents Toronto’s second noteworthy acquisition.
Following the completion of a three-year, $130 million contract, Scherzer became a free agent. In November 2021, he accepted a contract with the New York Mets; however, in July 2023, he was moved to Texas.
The right-hander won World Series with Texas in 2023 and Washington in 2019.
Following the completion of a five-year, $92.5 million deal with outfielder Anthony Santander on January 20, Scherzer’s signing represents Toronto’s second noteworthy acquisition.
Following the completion of a three-year, $130 million contract, Scherzer became a free agent. In November 2021, he accepted a contract with the New York Mets; however, in July 2023, he was moved to Texas.
The right-hander won World Series with Texas in 2023 and Washington in 2019.
In 2013, he finished 21-3 with a 2.90 ERA in 32 starts for Detroit, earning him his first Cy Young Award. In 2016 and 2017, the eight-time All-Star and Washington won back-to-back NL Cy Young Awards.
In 466 games over 17 seasons, including 457 starts, Scherzer has a 3.16 ERA and a 216-112 record. In 2,878 innings, he has struck out 3,407 batters.
He is currently behind former colleague Justin Verlander in strikeouts, wins, and innings, ranking second among active pitchers.
To clear a roster spot, Toronto designated right-hander Michael Petersen for assignment.
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