Max Scherzer Likely To Play Again In 2026

[Matthew Lenz]

After a heartbreaking defeat in Game 7 of the World Series, reporters were quick to look ahead to next season in their postgame interviews.

After starting Game 7, Jesse Rogers of ESPN asked Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer about his future in Major League Baseball. The surefire Hall of Famer didn't fully commit to playing in 2026 but instead said "...it’s going to take some time to give a full answer to that, but there is no way that was my last pitch.”

The 41-year-old Scherzer started Games 3 and 7 in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up four earned runs over 8 2/3 innings. In his only other postseason start in game four of the American League Championship Series, the three-time Cy Young Award winner earned the victory, allowing two earned runs and striking out five in 5 2/3 innings. Overall, 2025 was a tough season that was impacted by a thumb injury. The righty made 17 starts, sporting a 4.99 FIP and 16.5% K-BB rate. Scherzer is a free agent in a relatively weak 2025-2026 starting pitching free agency class.

Do you think the Blue Jays should re-sign the two-time World Series champion?

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[VladdyAlomar]

Thanks for this. Blue Jays #1, Skinny Puppy #2! 

[DAAJankeesLose]

Wouldn't mind having him back if he does tbh

[Nexii]

Maybe as a reliever. Some team will probably offer him better as a starter

[BTS]

Problem is you don't really want to start the season with two of Scherzer/Berrios/Lauer already in your best 5 starters. Aim higher! Aim for more upside. 

[IrishCanuck]

Yesavage, Gausman, Bieber, free agent ace, plus Bassitt and Lauer ... and sign Max as player-manager :-)   also need a real closer ... and Bo @ 2nd  

[Spanky__99]

It's been a slice Mad Max, but no thanks... far too much risk.