Blue Jays Place Max Scherzer on Injured List After Thumb Injury in Debut

The veteran pitcher exited his first game with Toronto due to thumb inflammation, prompting roster changes to address the gap in the rotation.

Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list after leaving his Blue Jays debut on March 29, 2025, with right thumb inflammation.
The 40-year-old allowed two home runs and three hits in three innings during Toronto's 9-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
To compensate for Scherzer's absence, the Blue Jays recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from Triple-A Buffalo and promoted Mason Fluharty to the major league roster.
Mason Fluharty, who impressed in spring training with a 1.29 ERA, is set to make his MLB debut, while Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment.
Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, signed a one-year, $15.5 million deal with Toronto in January, but durability concerns remain a challenge.