Toronto Blue Jays Veteran Starting Pitcher Exits Game Against Los Angeles Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays' injury concerns could have just gone from bad to disastrous. In a game one of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, a rematch from the classic seven-game World Series last October between the two teams, veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer exited the game after two innings. The three-time Cy Young winner threw just 36 pitches in the outing.

There were no updates on Scherzer's condition at the time of his exit. Max Scherzer has been removed from the game after just two innings and 36 pitches. Updates to come when we get them.

The absolute last thing the #BlueJays can afford to have happen right now. — Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) April 6, 2026 Scherzer's velocity was down before his exit. It's unclear whether Scherzer was feeling the need to come out or if the injury was strictly precautionary.

The Blue Jays brought Scherzer back this offseason on a one-year, $3 million deal. At the time Scherzer was signed, right-handers Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber and Jose Berrios were all out for various periods due to respective injuries. Yesavage (who's currently on a rehab assignment with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays) was dealing with a right shoulder impingement, Bieber was dealing with right forearm fatigue and Berrios had a stress fracture in his throwing elbow.