In a shocking setback for the Texas Rangers, star pitcher Max Scherzer is set to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a significant injury. Scherzer, who has been a standout performer for the Rangers since his trade from the New York Mets on August 1, has been dealing with a strained teres major muscle, which connects the scapula to the humerus as mentioned by Jeff Passan of ESPN on twitter.
Texas Rangers General Manager, Chris Young, expressed the grim outlook, stating that it is “unlikely” Scherzer will be able to pitch in the playoffs. This is a piece of bad news for the Rangers. They’re right in the middle of a tight competition for the second wild card spot in the American League. Right now, they’ve won 80 games and lost 64, but they’re only a tiny bit ahead of both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners.
Right-hander Max Scherzer is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with a strained teres major — a muscle that connects the scapula to the humerus. Scherzer is, Texas GM Chris Young told reporters, "unlikely" to pitch in the playoffs.
Brutal news for the Rangers.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 13, 2023
Scherzer has made a big difference for the Rangers, and his spot will be missed when he’s not playing. He’s been super tough for other teams to hit, having the best record in the American League since he started playing for us Throughout the season, which includes his time with the Mets, Scherzer has accumulated a record of 13 wins and 6 losses with a 3.77 ERA, striking out an impressive 174 batters in 152.2 innings.
Max Scherzer has been a professional baseball player for a long time, around 16 years! He’s played for a bunch of teams like the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Nationals, Dodgers, Mets, and now the Rangers. He’s super good at what he does – pitching – and has been chosen to play in the All-Star game eight times. He’s even won the Cy Young three times.
As of now, the Rangers are in a really important game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The teams are fighting for a special spot in the playoffs, and it’s really close. Every single game they play is important, and Max Scherzer is a big deal for the Rangers. His absence – not being able to play – is a big concern for them in this crucial game. With the first pitch scheduled at 7:07 p.m. ET from Rogers Centre, the Rangers will have to dig deep and find ways to overcome this unexpected setback in their quest for postseason glory.
