Max Scherzer signing with Blue Jays for 19th season

The Toronto Blue Jays retained a key cog of the roster after veteran pitcher Max Scherzer decided to run it back, re-signing with the team for his 19th season in the MLB.

The development was reported by New York Post’s John Heyman on X on Wednesday.

It will be Scherzer’s second stint with the Blue Jays after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $15.5 million last year.

The 41-year-old Scherzer was forced to miss several months in his first run in Toronto due to a thumb injury. Upon his return, he helped the team reach the World Series, wherein he started two games.

He set a pair of records for his two appearances: He became the first pitcher to play for four teams in the World Series and became the oldest pitcher to start in a Game 7.

Many thought that the three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star would sign with a different team this offseason, but he probably felt he had unfinished business with the Blue Jays.

Toronto’s pitching crew, which includes Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Eric Lauer, and Trey Yesavage, among others, remains quite loaded, and Scherzer will have to fight hard in spring training to earn his time on the mound.

While his age is not on his side, Scherzer showed last season that he can still contribute and show up in big moments.

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