Max Scherzer accepts $ 15.5 million contract with Blue Jays

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Max Scherzer has a new home.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner has accepted one year, $ 15.5 million deal with Blue Jays, reported Post’s Jon Heyman on Thursday.

Scherzer, who came from back surgery on the way into 2024, was limited to only nine starts with Rangers last season after dealing with several injuries involving his casting and a left hamstring stain.

When he was healthy enough to beat, Scherzer held a 3.95 era with 40 strikes over 43 ⅓ laps.


Texas Rangers Starts Max Scherzer throws during the first place of Game 7 in the Baseball Al Championship Series against Houston Astros Monday, October 23, 2023 in Houston.
Max Scherzer is on the way north of the border with Blue Jays. AP

Scherzer, who turns 41 in July, is number two among active throwers with 216 career gains behind ex-meter and Tigers teammate Justin Verlander (262).

Toronto now hopes to improve his 74-88 last place in 2024.

A week ago, to strengthen their lineup, Blue Jay’s Slugger Anthony Santander added on a five -year contract of $ 90 million, and they’ve been in the mix for Pete Alonso as his free agency dwells.