Summary
Max Scherzer, an eight-time All-Star pitcher, might leave the Toronto Blue Jays for the San Francisco Giants. Scherzer hinted he wants to stay with the Blue Jays, but industry insiders say the Giants might be his next team due to his good relationship with their new manager.
Key Facts
- Max Scherzer is a pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Scherzer had a tough regular season with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts.
- In the postseason, Scherzer performed well, especially in a World Series Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Blue Jays have recently acquired pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.
- Scherzer has shown interest in returning to the Blue Jays.
- Jim Bowden from The Athletic reports that the San Francisco Giants are also a strong contender to sign Scherzer.
- Scherzer has a good relationship with the Giants' new manager, Tony Vitello, who was his college pitching coach.
- Last year, Scherzer signed a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays.
