A healthy Scherzer would be a welcome boon at an opportune time. Toronto recently lost Bowden Francis to the injured list. Kevin Gausman has allowed 17 runs over his past 20 innings. Chris Bassitt has allowed at least three runs in four of his past five starts, pitching to a 5.59 ERA in that span.

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 Toronto Blue Jays have been eagerly awaiting Max Scherzer’s impact on the team after they signed the veteran ace to a one-year, $15.5 million deal in February. His debut on March 29 against the Baltimore Orioles was promising—yet cut short after just three innings due to lingering thumb inflammation, followed by a placement on the injured list.