Overview

• Max Scherzer, sidelined by right thumb inflammation, received a cortisone injection and is currently on the 15-day injured list.
• Scherzer's lat soreness, caused by compensation for his thumb issue, has subsided, but he remains day-to-day in his recovery.
• The veteran pitcher plans to test his recovery by playing catch on Friday, though no timeline for his return has been set.
• A hand specialist in Pennsylvania was optimistic about Scherzer's condition, noting no immediate need for surgery.
• Scherzer's health is critical for the Blue Jays, who signed him to a one-year, $15.5 million contract to bolster their rotation.