Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Gives Encouraging Update After Injury Return

The veteran pitcher is optimistic about his recovery from right forearm tendinitis.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fractured motion of a baseball pitcher's throwing arm, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange.Scherzer's recovery from injury could be a key factor in the Blue Jays' playoff push.Minnesota City Today

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer provided an encouraging update after his recent return from a right forearm injury. Scherzer said his forearm felt good and did not tighten up during his latest outing against the Minnesota Twins, though he still needs to see how his arm responds in the next game. The veteran pitcher noted that an MRI showed no structural damage, only tendinitis, giving him more confidence to pitch through the issue.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays have been up and down this season and need Scherzer healthy to make a playoff push. His injury recovery is crucial for the team's success, as he is one of their top starting pitchers.

The details

Scherzer recently returned from the right forearm tendinitis injury but struggled in his outing against the Twins. However, the pitcher said his arm felt fine and did not tighten up, a positive sign in his recovery. He added that an MRI showed no structural damage, only the tendinitis issue, which has given him more confidence to pitch through the injury.

  • Scherzer recently spoke about the injury after his start against the Dodgers.

The players

Max Scherzer

A veteran pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays who is recovering from right forearm tendinitis.

Toronto Blue Jays

A Major League Baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Minnesota Twins

A Major League Baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“There's nothing wrong with the ligament. Structurally good. The MRI gave a lot of good news.”

— Max Scherzer

“Max Scherzer says that his forearm feels good and did not tighten up on him today. He still needs to see how he bounces back tomorrow, but believes he's avoided any threat of the IL.”

— Keegan Matheson, MLB.com reporter

What’s next

Scherzer will need to see how his arm responds in his next start to determine if he can avoid the injured list.

The takeaway

Scherzer's positive update on his forearm injury is an encouraging sign for the Blue Jays, who need their veteran ace healthy to make a playoff push this season.