Blue Jays' Scherzer Consults Specialist for Thumb Pain

Max Scherzer, the Toronto Blue Jays' right-hander, received a cortisone injection to treat inflammation in his right thumb, which forced him out of his debut game after three innings. The thumb issue, which has been troubling him since spring training, led to compensatory soreness in his right lat muscle. Scherzer, who has a history of responding well to cortisone, is currently on the 15-day injured list and is expected to evaluate his condition day by day. He visited a hand specialist in the U.S. who recommended the injection to address the inflammation, and Scherzer hopes to resume playing catch soon. Despite his eagerness to return, there is no set timeline for his comeback. The Blue Jays are considering options to replace him in the rotation for his next scheduled start.