Max Scherzer, a veteran pitcher at the age of 39, is widely respected for his exceptional skills on the baseball field.
The recipient of the esteemed Cy Young Award in 2013, 2016, and 2017, Scherzer has established himself as one of the game"s elite pitchers.
Known for his fierce competitiveness and impressive strikeout rates, he has consistently dominated opposing batters throughout his career.
Incidents of forearm tightness in Scherzer"s left arm were first reported during a September 1 start.
Despite leaving the game after six shutout innings, Scherzer reassured fans that the issue was minor.
He returned to pitch in his next start just five days later but struggled against Houston, hinting at lingering discomfort.
However, doctors offered assurance that it wasn"t a major concern and he could continue pitching without significant risk.
During the game against Toronto, Scherzer"s discomfort intensified as he delivered a curveball to Bo Bichette. The evident wince caught the attention of his catcher, Jonah Heim, who immediately approached the mound.
The team"s athletic trainer, pitching coach, and manager soon joined the discussion. Scherzer attempted a warm-up pitch, only to abruptly stop midway and shake his head, indicating his inability to continue.
"We had already made our minds up; we weren’t going to let him push through anything," Bochy said. "But he said: ‘It’s too tight for me to go.’"
Said Scherzer: "It didn’t release. And my head just said don’t throw the ball. I was like, ‘All right, let’s try it again and see if I could get things engaged and going.’ And I could just feel I wasn’t going to throw the baseball."
The Rangers announce that Max Scherzer left the game with a right triceps spasm, per @Evan_P_Grant https://t.co/lPbNIdYMXH
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 13, 2023
In response to the triceps spasm incident, it was announced that Max Scherzer would undergo an MRI to analyze the upper body issue.
"Best case scenario: I wake up [Wednesday] and feel totally fine," he added. "But I’ve got to get an MRI and know what this is."
