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Max Scherzer Returns to Injured List with Shoulder Fatigue

Texas Rangers pitcher faces second IL stint this season, replaced by Walter Pennington from Triple-A

  • Scherzer, 40, has battled multiple injuries this season, including back surgery and nerve issues.
  • He has a 2-4 record with a 3.89 ERA in eight starts since his late June debut.
  • The Rangers, struggling this season, are 4.5 games behind the AL West leaders.
  • Walter Pennington, recently acquired in a trade, fills Scherzer's roster spot.
  • Rangers' rotation also missing key pitchers Jacob deGrom, Tyler Mahle, and Jon Gray.
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