Max Scherzer's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) said he's "turned a corner" and plans to throw a bullpen session on Friday. Scherzer, who has made only eight starts in 2024 due to various injuries, last pitched for the Rangers on July 30 against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he allowed three earned runs in four innings for his fourth loss of the season. He's been battling right-shoulder fatigue of late but is feeling better after receiving a nerve injection this week. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young winner will now begin building his arm back up and could even need a short minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the Rangers' starting rotation. Scherzer can still be effective in the right matchups, but he's far from his prime and is quickly running out of time to help in fantasy leagues.

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Wednesday that right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) received a "nerve injection" and is feeling "really good." Scherzer has only made eight starts due to various injuries in 2024 and he hasn't made a start for the Rangers since July 30 due to right-shoulder fatigue. The club hasn't passed along the results of the 40-year-old three-time Cy Young winner's MRI results from earlier this week. Even if the veteran hurler is moving past his shoulder issues, he needs to build his arm back up and may not be able to rejoin Texas' starting rotation until later this month or early in September. The eight-time All-Star is no longer dominant like he was in his prime, but he's been decent in his eight starts (39 1/3 innings) with a 3.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 38:8 K:BB.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (arm) has been sidelined nearly two weeks due to fatigue issues. It sounds like the veteran right-hander is not responded well to the extra time off. That being said, Scherzer will head back to Texas for further testing. Scherzer is eligible to return from the injured list on Thursday. That's not going to happen as Scherzer is going to need to ramp up his pitching activities before returning to the mound. Fantasy managers should get another update on his status in a day or two.

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 2 due to right-shoulder fatigue. Scherzer was removed from his start early on July 30 after just 68 pitches. However, the Rangers don't expect the right-hander to miss more than the 15-day minimum. According to manager Bruce Bochy, he expects the veteran to come off the IL as soon as he is eligible, which is August 17. So, fantasy managers should assume the 40-year-old will be back to face the Minnesota Twins that weekend. He should be stashed in one of your IL slots for the time being.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (arm) has been placed on the injured list on Friday. The right-hander has been dealing with arm fatigue over the last few weeks. It appears to be significant enough that the team has decided to give Scherzer a few weeks off to rest. The team hasn't given a timetable for his return, but it'll likely depend on how he feels after the two weeks. In a corresponding move, left-hander Walter Pennington has been recalled from Triple-A. The organization hasn't announced who is going to take the vacant spot in the rotation.