Blue Jays’ Free Agent Max Scherzer Strongly Linked to NL Team

Dave Litman reports on Max Scherzer, a free agent formerly with the Toronto Blue Jays, highlighting his recent MLB postseason performance and potential next team.

Scherzer’s Postseason Performance

Max Scherzer, nicknamed "Mad Max," showed flashes of his former three-time Cy Young Award-winning form during the latest MLB postseason. This came after a difficult September where he posted a 10.20 ERA and was removed from the Blue Jays’ ALDS roster. Scherzer’s strong showings helped restore his standing.

Memorable ALCS Moment

In Game 4 of the ALCS, Scherzer had a heated exchange with Blue Jays manager John Schneider, shouting at him and refusing to leave the game when asked. This intense confrontation is likely one of the final memories fans will associate with Scherzer’s time in Toronto, alongside his excellent World Series performance.

Future Team Speculation

MLB Insider Buster Olney from ESPN suggests that Scherzer is likely to join the San Francisco Giants in free agency. On TSN’s First Up, Olney expressed surprise if the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer does not sign with the Giants.

Scherzer shares a close relationship with the Giants’ new manager, Tony Vitello. Despite personal considerations about spending time with family, Scherzer remains confident about continuing his career.

“At any time, he could say, ‘I want to go home and lock in with the family’… But after Game 7, he said, ‘Look, I can still do this.’”

Author’s summary: Max Scherzer, after a mixed season with the Blue Jays, is strongly linked to signing with the San Francisco Giants, driven by his performance resurgence and close ties to their manager.

Sportsnaut — 2025-11-12