Overview
- Scherzer hinted Wednesday that he will announce his playing plans within days, saying he’ll “probably say something here in the next couple of days.”
- He told reporters he wants to take the mound again on Sunday in Toronto even though the Blue Jays are out of playoff contention.
- This season has been difficult for Scherzer, who has a 6.14 ERA across 17 starts and in his most recent outing allowed four runs in five innings while striking out seven.
- He has cited being away from his children and a possible MLB lockout as major influences on whether he keeps pitching, and teammates have noted his competitiveness as a counterweight.
- Scherzer sits four strikeouts behind Justin Verlander on the all-time list and his decision will shape a wider generational shift among 2010s-era aces and affect teams that value veteran leadership for young pitchers.