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See the full story · 2 sourcesTORONTO, ON - APRIL 24: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the first inning during the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre on April 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) Getty
TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to strike out Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies for his 3500th career strikeout in the first inning of their MLB game at Rogers Centre on June 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) Getty
After wrapping up their series with the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays will stay on the road to face the Washington Nationals, beginning on Monday.
Toronto is 48-58 and will have plenty of decisions to make ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
However, the Jays did receive a piece of positive news regarding starter Max Scherzer, who has been on the Injured List for about a month and a half with a thumb, back issue.
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Getty TORONTO, CANADA – JUNE 10: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to strike out Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies for his 3500th career strikeout in the first inning of their MLB game at Rogers Centre on June 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Per Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson, Max Scherzer will get the start for Toronto on Monday:
“Max Scherzer starts for the #BlueJays tomorrow in Washington. Big one for him, off a good AAA rehab start, ahead of the Trade Deadline. Spencer Miles to the bullpen for now.”
Max Scherzer will pitch opener in Washington tomorrow
Tuesday:Shane BieberWednesday: Trey Yesavage
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) July 26, 2026
Max Scherzer starts for the Blue Jays tomorrow in Washington, per @KeeganMatheson . pic.twitter.com/RctMAUvInV
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 26, 2026
Once Scherzer is activated, a corresponding move will likely have to be made, but that announcement has not been made yet.
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