Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to a Milwaukee Brewers batter in first inning MLB action in Toronto on Sunday Aug. 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
The Toronto Blue Jays flipped their starting rotation against the New York Yankees this weekend and will start Chris Bassitt on Saturday and Max Scherzer on Sunday.
Scherzer, a 41-year-old right-hander, left his outing against Milwaukee last Sunday because of back tightness.
“Just wanted to give Max an extra day with the upper back thing feeling better. He threw a side yesterday,†Blue Jays manager John Schneider said before Friday night's series opener against the Yankees.
A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer is 5-2 with a 4.11 ERA in 13 starts and is 4-1 with a 3.36 ERA since Aug. 1. He was sidelined between March 29 and June 25 by right thumb inflammation.
Bassitt, a 36-year-old right-hander, is 11-7 with a 4.10 ERA.
“After Max’s last start he was kind of ready for it if need be and should be good to go,†Schneider said.
Seeking its first division title since 2015, Toronto entered the series with a three-game AL East lead over New York.
IN other Jays news, Anthony Santander could return this month
Schneider said outfielder Santander, , could start a minor-league injury rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday with Buffalo.
“Tony’s here through the weekend ramping up right-handed,†Schneider said of the switch-hitter. “Didn’t want to get him playing in games 'until he was a little more comfortable right-handed.â€
After , Santander was hitting .179 with six homers and 18 RBIs before going on the IL. He hurt his shoulder when he in an unsuccessful try for a Tim Anderson foul ball.
Santander was replaced in the ninth inning, returned May 13 and hit .122 (5-for-41) with two RBIs in 14 games before going on the IL.
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