Max Scherzer Goes On Blue Jays' Injured List With Forearm Tendinitis

Max Scherzer's mysterious arm issues have landed him on the injured list.

Scherzer, who has struggled in the early portion of the season, was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday by the Toronto Blue Jays with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. Right-handed reliever Chase Lee was brought up from Triple-A Buffalo. Scherzer had been slated to start Wednesday vs. the Boston Red Sox at the Rogers Centre, so they will need to find a replacement for that game or have a bullpen game.

The 41-year-old Scherzer has made five starts and allowed 20 runs on 22 hits with eight walks and 10 strikeouts in 18⅔ innings, resulting in a 9.64 ERA. His injury is the latest blow to a beleaguered Blue Jays pitching staff with eight pitchers currently in the IL, including three on the 60-day IL. Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage (right shoulder impingement) is set to be activated from the 15-day IL and start Tuesday.

Lee was acquired in December from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for left-hander Johan Simon. Lee didn't make the Opening Day roster, so this will be his Blue Jays debut. He made 32 appearances for the Tigers in 2025, with a 4.10 ERA in 37⅓ innings, walking nine and striking out 36. In nine games at Buffalo this year, Lee has a 1.32 ERA with nine walks and 12 strikeouts in 13⅔ innings.