Max Scherzer welcomes chance to win with Jays

TORONTO – Blue Jays wide manager Ross Atkins says having seasoned pitcher Max Scherzer, with his acquisition and vie level, raises the barroom for the full organization.

Scherzer is coming disconnected an injury-disrupted play with Texas but says helium is close wherever helium needs to beryllium up of outpouring training. And helium believes helium tin inactive transportation astatine a precise precocious level.

The 40-year-old right-hander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has signed a one-year US$15-million declaration with the Jays.

He says helium chose Toronto due to the fact that it offers a accidental to “compete to win,” successful his words.

And being connected the East Coast, it makes it casual to commute to the household location successful Florida.

Scherzer’s agelong and distinguished MLB roadworthy saw erstwhile stops with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Texas Rangers.

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This study by The Canadian Press was archetypal published Feb. 7, 2025.