Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reveals how right forearm tendinitis limited start vs. Dodgers to 2 innings

The Toronto Blue Jays saw Max Scherzer’s start cut short Monday, as the veteran right-hander exited after just two innings with lingering right forearm tendinitis vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Scherzer threw just 36 pitches at Rogers Centre, allowing two runs while recording two strikeouts and one walk before departing. The shortened outing immediately raised concerns about the stability of Toronto’s rotation.

The veteran right-hander later clarified that the decision was precautionary. The forearm issue had persisted for weeks, prompting Scherzer to avoid pushing deeper into the game and risking further aggravation.

Los Angeles quickly capitalized on the early exit. A two-run home run from Teoscar Hernandez helped spark the offense, as the Dodgers went on to secure a commanding 14–2 victory in the World Series rematch.

The 6ix Inning Stretch Podcast shared Scherzer’s postgame comments on X, formerly Twitter, offering insight into his decision to leave the game early while addressing the media.

“Max Scherzer on how right forearm tendinitis impacted his start vs. the Dodgers.”

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— 6ix Inning Stretch Podcast (@6ixinningpod) April 7, 2026

Scherzer elaborated on his reasoning after completing two innings, emphasizing the importance of long-term health over immediate results.

“After the second inning, you know, I didn’t throw a bad pitch, didn’t have it, didn’t, I didn’t do any damage to it, you know, I was just sitting there, I was like, what’d be the value [of] this third inning? Is this going to help us or hurt us, or is this going to hurt more for potentially pitching this weekend? And I thought the best thing to do is to worry about the weekend, protect myself, and so that’s why I came out of the game.”

The situation adds pressure to Toronto’s rotation moving forward, especially as injuries continue to test the staff’s depth. Still, the three-time Cy Young Award winner expressed confidence in making his next start, making careful workload management critical.

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