Toronto's Max Scherzer Placed Back on Injured List with Back Pain Just One Week After Return

Veteran Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Max Scherzer (41, Toronto Blue Jays) has been placed on the injured list (IL) once again.

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on June 18 (Korea Standard Time) that Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day IL due to back pain, ahead of their away game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scherzer was originally scheduled to start the game, but Toronto has replaced him with Braden Fisher.

Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, spent an extended period on the IL starting in late April due to left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendonitis.

After returning on June 11, Scherzer reached a career milestone in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the 11th player in MLB history to surpass 3,500 career strikeouts.

However, he took the loss in that game, allowing five runs on five hits—including two home runs—and three walks over 3.1 innings.

Scherzer was scheduled to make his next start today, just one week after his return, but the appearance was canceled due to his back pain.

Since making his big league debut in 2008, Scherzer has been selected as an All-Star eight times and holds a career record of 222 wins, 121 losses, and a 3.27 ERA.

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