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Scherzer and Guerrero Jr. Lead Blue Jays to 2-1 Win as Rotation Plans Take Shape

Pending returns of Shane Bieber alongside George Springer’s rehab assignment inform Toronto’s plan to manage veteran starters’ innings before October

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Aug 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches to the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Max Scherzer worked seven-plus innings against the Cubs, yielding one run and five hits with three strikeouts to earn his third win of the season.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted an 0-2, two-run homer in the seventh for his 20th of the year, providing the decisive offense in a 2-1 victory.
  • Jeff Hoffman closed out the contest for his 27th save in 32 chances, striking out three in the ninth to secure the series win.
  • Shane Bieber is expected to make one more Triple-A rehab start before rejoining the rotation, triggering discussions about expanding to a six-man rotation.
  • George Springer began his Triple-A rehab assignment as he recovers from concussion-related vision problems, potentially rejoining the major-league club this weekend.