Toronto Blue Jays agree deal to re-sign Max Scherzer for new season

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed a deal to return to the Toronto Blue Jays for another season.

The 41-year-old right-hander has committed to the club following a pivotal role in their 2025 postseason campaign.

Scherzer threw 85 regular-season innings for the Canadian franchise last year after managing just 43⅓ innings for the Texas Rangers in 2024.

Postseason impact and durability

Despite increasing injury struggles associated with pitching into his 40s, the veteran made three crucial starts for Toronto during the playoffs.

He overcame early pressure to stifle the Seattle lineup in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider also entrusted the eight-time All-Star with the ball in Games 3 and 7 of the World Series.

Schneider has previously praised Scherzer’s intense competitiveness and meticulous preparation, factors that convinced the club to retain his services.

A Hall of Fame career

The Missouri native is widely expected to be a near-unanimous selection for the Baseball Hall of Fame once he eventually retires.

He has finished in the top five of Cy Young Award voting on eight occasions and holds a career record of 221-117 with a 3.22 ERA.

Since being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006, the ace has earned nearly $370m in salary, reflecting his dominance on the mound.

Past successes

Scherzer famously helped the Washington Nationals secure a championship in 2019 alongside Stephen Strasburg.

Before his time in the US capital, he flourished with the Detroit Tigers, going 82-35 over five seasons to establish his elite status.

He was originally drafted by Arizona, where early scrutiny of his delivery almost led to a role conversion into a closer.

MLB Network first reported the agreement between Scherzer and the Blue Jays.