Blue Jays' Max Scherzer felt 'imminent danger' after latest injury cuts season debut short

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Max Scherzer's Toronto Blue Jays debut ended earlier than many likely expected.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner threw 45 pitches before an apparent thumb injury forced him to exit the game after just three innings. 

The Blue Jays later said Scherzer was dealing with right lat soreness.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer walks to the dugout after giving up two home runs against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto March 29, 2025. (Dan Hamilton/Imagn Images)

The eight-time MLB All-Star appeared to be frustrated in the Toronto dugout, presumably after he learned he would not take the mound to start the fourth inning.

After the game, Scherzer shared his belief that the right lat problem was related to his ongoing thumb issue. On Wednesday, Jays manager John Schneider told reporters Scherzer was "still going in the right direction."

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Scherzer has dealt with some discomfort in his thumb since spring training. On Saturday, he suggested the lingering issue forced his body to overcompensate.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto March 29, 2025. (Dan Hamilton/Imagn Images)

He hinted that pushing past the third inning in the game against the Baltimore Orioles could have led to more issues.

"After that third inning, I could just kind of tell we were in imminent danger," Scherzer said. "If you pitch through this and you keep pitching as the arm fatigues, this is going to go."