Max Scherzer, the right-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers, was removed from his second planned rehab start due to thumb soreness. This issue is similar to what Scherzer faced last year before being sidelined for the end of the regular season and the beginning of the playoffs when the Rangers won the World Series.
Scherzer had surgery in mid-December to fix a herniated disk in his lower back, but he mentioned that it’s not causing him any trouble. Feeling frustrated, Scherzer expressed his desire to pitch and his efforts to return to the field earlier than expected.
Unfortunately, the thumb injury is now preventing him from doing so.
Manager Bruce Bochy described it as a minor setback and suggested that Scherzer’s recovery will only take a few days, not weeks. Originally set to pitch for Double-A Frisco at Corpus Christi, Scherzer’s start was canceled after experiencing discomfort in his thumb during preparations.
Despite some discomfort in his right thumb ligament during a simulated game before, Scherzer managed to pitch for Triple-A Round Rock in his first rehab start. However, the discomfort increased in the last few days, extending to his forearm, prompting the decision to take a break and allow the discomfort to subside.
