Scherzer Reports No Forearm Recovery Progress

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reported no progress Wednesday in his recovery from right forearm tendinitis following a light throwing session at Tropicana Field, and he plans to consult additional doctors for further evaluation.

The 41-year-old right-hander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, was placed on the injured list on April 27 for the forearm issue and left ankle inflammation, with the move retroactive to April 25. Scherzer spoke to reporters before the Blue Jays' 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida. "It's as confusing as anything I've ever had because, usually, if you go get an MRI, you would see something," Scherzer said. "I would think that would show up, and yet there's nothing in there on an MRI. There's no strains. There is no inflammation, per se. So, I'm going to have to talk to more doctors to figure out a course of action here."

Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $3 million contract with $10 million in performance bonuses tied to innings pitched, is 1-3 with a 9.24 ERA in five starts this season. He has allowed seven or more runs in two of his last three outings and failed to pitch beyond the third inning in three starts overall.