Max Scherzer Draws Interest from Multiple MLB Teams After Pro Day Performance

The 40-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner showcases his skills as teams weigh his potential role for the 2025 season.

Max Scherzer, a future Hall of Famer, held a bullpen session at Cressey Sports Performance in Florida, attracting scouts from at least eight MLB teams, including the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, and Red Sox.
Scherzer, who battled injuries in 2024 and pitched only 43 1/3 innings, is seeking a one-year deal as he enters his 18th MLB season.
The Yankees and Mets are reportedly interested in leveraging Scherzer’s experience to bolster their pitching rotations, with the Yankees particularly valuing his potential mentorship role.
The Red Sox are exploring the possibility of using Scherzer as a bullpen arm, potentially as a closer, given their recent bullpen struggles and Scherzer’s limited but successful relief experience.
Scherzer is expected to command a contract in the $15 million range, similar to Justin Verlander’s recent deal, but his injury history makes his future role and impact uncertain.