Scherzer has not yet pitched since back surgery in December
MLB star pitcher, who underwent surgery for a herniated disc last December, was not expected back on the mound until mid-summer. However, recent developments suggest he could return much sooner.
The Rangers are currently dealing with a number of pitcher injuries, one of which revolves around Max Scherzer. Last December, Scherzer underwent surgery for a herniated disc and was expected to be out until June or July.
At the risk of killing the good vibes around the Mets’ ongoing offensive explosion, let’s take a moment to look back at last year’s deadline deals, where Max Scherzer was traded for Luisangel Acuna and Justin Verlander was dealt for Ryan Clifford and Drew Gilbert.
The Texas Rangers (11-9) are doing a nice job of treading water atop the AL West while they await the return of veteran ace Max Scherzer.
In eight starts for Texas, Scherzer had an ERA of 3.20 with 53 strikeouts across 45.0 innings pitched.
While the 2023 season was extremely disappointing for the New York Mets at the big league level, at least they used the down-year productively to bolster their farm system.
The injury crisis affecting MLB pitching staffs shows no signs of relenting.
Max Scherzer said he didn't experience continuing nerve pain after back surgery, which the Rangers right-hander had been told was fairly common for his procedure.
Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are among the pitchers who could hit big statistical milestones this summer.
Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer described himself as being in "early February" in his recovery from offseason back surgery and is hopeful to return "sooner than later."
The Texas Rangers are expecting Max Scherzer to make his triumphant return in June, assuming no setbacks in rehab from surgery.
Max Scherzer may be thankful that he landed with the Texas Rangers just in time for their World Series breakthrough in 2023, but it hasn’t been quite as smooth-sailing for him on a personal level.
Alvarez recently revealed how he grew as a rookie in 2023.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first part of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery on a herniated disc in his back. Scherzer provided a positive injury update on Monday amid his rehab, via Bally Sports Southwest.
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Max Scherzer is in a waiting game. But he's still working. The Texas Rangers right-hander is recovering from back surgery in December and is not allowed to throw until at least March 7.
ARLINGTON — Max Scherzer thought he was in the clear. It was three weeks after he and the Texas Rangers won their first World Series title and Scherzer believed the back pain that forced him out of Game 3 of the World Series was healing.
The fact that the Mets haven’t made any big splashes to upgrade their roster seems to make the words of former Mets pitcher Max Scherzer very prescient.
Max Scherzer battled through pain during the Texas Rangers’ World Series run this year, and now he will not be pitching again until well into the 2024 season.
Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer will be sidelined until at least June or July following surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. General manager Chris Young of the defending World Series champions delivered the news to reporters on Friday.
The Rangers announced Friday that right-hander Max Scherzer underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back.
Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has another reason to hate the pitch clock. No fan of the timing mechanism since its inception this past season, the three-time Cy Young Award winner is also blaming it for an increase in arm injuries.
Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has not been a huge fan of the pitch clock in baseball, and he is now claiming that it may be having a detrimental impact on the health of pitchers.
Max Scherzer told reporters after the game, including Bob Nightengale of USA Today, that his back locked up ahead of the fourth inning. His availability for the rest of the series is up in the air.
Max Scherzer gave the Texas Rangers two-plus innings of work on Monday night to help them punch their ticket to the World Series, and the right-hander says he emerged from the ALCS with his shoulder in good shape. But that doesn't mean he's 100%.
The Rangers might be getting a huge lift to their pitching staff for the ALCS against the Houston Astros.
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