Scherzer to Make Announcement on Future as Blue Jays Miss Postseason

A Big Milestone and a Big Decision

Max Scherzer reached a massive milestone on Wednesday, but his postgame comments have fans wondering about what comes next for the veteran pitcher. The 42 year old right hander made his 500th career appearance on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the 491st start of his long career.

After the game, Scherzer dropped a major hint about his retirement plans. He told reporters that he will likely have something to say in the next couple of days about his future.

Even with a big announcement looming, Scherzer still wants to help his team one last time. He said he hopes he can come back on short rest to pitch again this Sunday in the season finale for the Blue Jays.

Playoff Hopes Officially Over

It was a tough day on the field for both Scherzer and the Toronto franchise. The Blue Jays were officially eliminated from the postseason race after dropping the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader to Baltimore by a score of 4-2. This early exit comes just one year after the team won the American League pennant.

Scherzer struggled to find his rhythm during his five innings of work. He allowed four runs and four hits against the Orioles. With the loss, his record on the season dropped to 3-9, and his ERA now stands at 6.14. Fans will now wait to see if Wednesday was his final start in a Blue Jays uniform.

What it means for the next game

Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles (MLB, Wed, 23 Sep): Baltimore Orioles win 47%, Toronto Blue Jays win 53%; projected score Baltimore Orioles 4, Toronto Blue Jays 4. Our safest pick: Orioles +2.5.

Cincinnati Reds at Toronto Blue Jays (MLB, Fri, 25 Sep): Toronto Blue Jays win 68%, Cincinnati Reds win 32%; projected score Toronto Blue Jays 6, Cincinnati Reds 4. Our safest pick: Blue Jays +0.5.