UPDATE: Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners on October 16, 2025. This crucial game comes as the Blue Jays face a daunting 2-0 series deficit.
Scherzer, who was recently activated after being left off the roster for the Division Series against the New York Yankees, is set to make his 26th postseason start. Despite his storied career, the 41-year-old right-hander has struggled in recent playoff appearances, going 0-3 in his last eight postseason starts since the 2019 World Series opener.
Manager John Schneider confirmed Scherzer’s starting role, emphasizing the importance of consistency in his routine. “I’ve talked about him preparing all year,” Schneider stated, highlighting that Scherzer is in a better physical state now compared to a month ago, despite previous neck pain that limited him at the end of the season.
Scherzer’s performance in the regular season raises questions, as he finished with a 5-5 record and a 5.19 ERA over 17 starts after signing a $15.5 million, one-year contract. He also missed significant time earlier this season, not pitching between March 29 and June 25 due to right thumb inflammation.
As the Blue Jays gear up for this pivotal game, the pressure is on Scherzer to deliver in what could be a defining moment of the series. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the veteran ace can rise to the occasion and help Toronto turn the tide against Seattle.
With the stakes high, all eyes will be on Scherzer as he aims to prove why he’s considered a Hall of Famer. The matchup is set to begin at 8:00 PM ET, and the outcome could dramatically shift the momentum of the series.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
