Veteran Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is ready to return to the rotation after a successful 30-40 pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Scherzer, who's been out since late March with thumb inflammation on his pitching hand, recently told Sportsnet that he'll be activated in time to face the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.

Max Scherzer is nearing a return from injury to the Blue Jays rotation after a dominant rehab start for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

The Blue Jays own the AL's second Wild Card spot despite future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (thumb) pitching just one game this season. The 40-year-old exited after three innings against the Baltimore Orioles on March 29, and he's been rehabbing ever since.