The Toronto Blue Jays have been busy this offseason, adding significant talent to their roster. However, they've also seen departures, notably Chris Bassitt and Bo Bichette. In the midst of these changes, the potential return of Max Scherzer looms large.
Scherzer, a free agent, has been the subject of serious contract discussions with the Blue Jays, according to industry sources cited by Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet. This development is promising for Toronto fans hoping to see the future Hall of Famer back in blue.
While nothing is set in stone, the Blue Jays are currently leading the race to re-sign Scherzer, despite interest from other teams. The 41-year-old right-hander had a mixed 2025 season with Toronto, posting a 5.19 ERA in the regular season over 17 starts. However, he turned it up in the postseason, recording a 3.77 ERA in three starts during the Blue Jays' World Series run.
Scherzer's career stats are nothing short of legendary: a 3.22 ERA, 221 wins, 74.7 bWAR, 12 complete games, 3,489 strikeouts, three Cy Young awards, eight All-Star appearances, and two World Series titles. Even with the Blue Jays' recent additions of Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and the return of Shane Bieber, Scherzer could provide valuable depth to the rotation.
As Scherzer contemplates his 19th season in the majors, the talks with Toronto are reportedly progressing well, with a one-year deal potentially on the horizon. The Blue Jays are clearly positioning themselves for another strong season, and having Scherzer back could be a key piece of their strategy.