On February 26, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays confirmed that Major League Baseball pitcher Max Scherzer had signed a complete deal. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the arrangement calls for a salary of US$3 million with incentives of up to US$10 million.
In 17 starts and 85 innings pitched with the Blue Jays last season, Scherzer recorded 5 wins, 5 losses, and an earned run average of 5.19. Scherzer has been named an All-Star pitcher eight times. On December 15, his eight-year-old daughter Brooke addressed a letter to the Blue Jays expressing her hope that they will welcome Dad back. In 2025, Scherzer signed a one-year contract to play for the Blue Jays. The letter from Brooke was shared on Instagram by Scherzer’s wife, Erica May-Scherzer.
