Max Scherzer Eyes Rehab Assignment After Positive Pitching Session
The Texas Rangers' ace threw 40 pitches to live hitters and hopes to begin rehab soon, following a series of injuries.
Overview
- Scherzer pitched 40 balls to live hitters in a recent session, marking progress in his recovery.
- He aims to start a rehab assignment soon, pending recovery from thumb soreness tied to a nerve issue.
- Manager Bruce Bochy and other team officials expressed optimism about Scherzer's return.
- Scherzer has been sidelined by multiple injuries, including a herniated disk surgery and shoulder pain.
- The Rangers acquired Scherzer last July, and he has a career ERA of 3.15 and 3,367 strikeouts.