MAX SCHERZER NEWS

Throwing sim game Wednesday Scherzer (shoulder) will throw another simulated game Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact Scherzer pitched three innings (two against hitters) of a sim game ahead of the ALDS, and Wednesday's session will be a test to see how deep into a game he can pitch at this point. The 39-year-old is recovering from a right teres major strain and may still be held off the Rangers' roster for the ALCS, but Scherzer remains well ahead of schedule in his rehab process.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Max Scherzer, Orioles' John Means left off ALDS rosters Oct 4, 2023; St.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers' Max Scherzer, Orioles' John Means left off ALDS rosters Oct 4, 2023; St.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Max Scherzer left off Texas roster for ALDS; John Means out with elbow soreness for Orioles

Max Scherzer is not on the AL Division Series roster for the Texas Rangers

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left off ALDS roster Scherzer (shoulder) isn't listed on the Rangers' roster for their ALDS matchup with the Orioles, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact Scherzer was able to face live hitters Friday for the first time since straining the teres major muscle in his right shoulder in mid-September. Although Scherzer has been well ahead of the typical 8-to-12-week return timeline, he'll be held out for at least another week, and right now there's no telling if he'll be ready for the ALCS should Texas advance.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers RHP Max Scherzer encouraged after facing live hitters Sep 6, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and...

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Scherzer takes mound to test postseason readiness BALTIMORE -- The health of Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer looms large over the ALDS, and on the eve of Game 1 in Baltimore, there was a glimps...

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Max Scherzer throws to hitters, setting Rangers up with tricky roster deadline decision The Rangers must submit their AL Division Series roster by 9 a.m. CT on Saturday. Will Scherzer be on it?

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Faces hitters Friday Scherzer (shoulder) faced hitters during a simulated game Friday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Scherzer threw two simulated innings against live hitters before throwing a third inning with nobody standing in the batter's box. The 39-year-old said afterward that he felt good while on the mound, but he's more concerned with how he'll recover. It's possible the Rangers list Scherzer on their roster ahead of Game 1 against Baltimore on Saturday, but there is no guarantee he'll be available to pitch during the ALDS.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could face hitters Friday Rangers general manager Chris Young said Scherzer (shoulder) could advance to facing live hitters Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Scherzer hasn't pitched in a game since Sept. 12 due to a teres major muscle injury and remains doubtful to be included on the ALDS roster, but the veteran right-hander has made significant progress over the last week and might be somewhat close to full strength by the start of the ALCS -- should Texas move on past Baltimore. Scherzer responded well to a high-intensity bullpen session Wednesday, telling reporters that he "was able to step on it more" and emerged from the workout with no lingering discomfort in his throwing shoulder.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers ace Max Scherzer could throw to hitters on Friday; is ALDS roster a possibility? According to GM Chris Young, it “remains a possibility” that Scherzer could throw a live batting practice session to hitters on Friday ahead...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers RHP Max Scherzer encouraged by bullpen session Sep 12, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the...

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ups intensity in bullpen session Scherzer (shoulder) threw what he described as a "real" bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Scherzer threw a light bullpen session a week ago but still felt sore the day of and the day after, which prompted him reverting to flat-ground work. However, he said of the intensity of Wednesday's session that he "was able to step on it more" and he came out of it "pain free." If he recovers well, he could ramp things up more in another bullpen session or perhaps even face hitters. Grant writes that while it "still remains unlikely" Scherzer could be ready for the ALDS, "things seem to change quickly with him." Of course, the Rangers must advance out of the Wild Card Series first or Scherzer's progression will be a moot point.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not included on wild-card roster Scherzer (shoulder) isn't included on the Rangers' roster for their wild-card round series versus the Rays.

Impact Scherzer's absence doesn't come as a surprise after he recently had to pause his throwing program after not feeling as well as he had hoped during a light bullpen session. Working his way back from a teres major muscle strain in his right shoulder, Scherzer still hopes to be available at some point during the playoffs. It's not a guarantee that it will happen, however, and it might require the Rangers to make a deep postseason run.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Dials back to flat-ground work Scherzer (shoulder) has been limited to flat-ground work since throwing a light bullpen session last Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Scherzer hasn't had a setback but indicated that he didn't feel as good as he hoped to then throwing off the bump as he works his way back from a teres major muscle strain in his right shoulder. "I'm still in the recovery process from a strain," Scherzer said. "I think the thing I learned from my bullpen session is how much you need the teres major to get down the slope of the mound. The slope really amplifies it way more than I thought." Scherzer remains hopeful of returning at some point during the playoffs for the Rangers but is not setting a target date. "I guess the best way to put it is you feel better than you actually are," he said. "The next time I get on the mound, I want to be a lot stronger. I've got to be the that much more healed."

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Throws off mound Scherzer (shoulder) threw a light bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Wednesday's bullpen session comes just two weeks after Scherzer was diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder -- an injury that was expected to take 8-to-12 weeks to recover from. Multiple additional mound sessions will be required before Scherzer is able to progress to facing hitters, but the 39-year-old seems determined to make it back to the Rangers' rotation for the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up throwing program Scherzer (shoulder) upped the intensity of his flat-ground throwing Monday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact We're only two weeks into the projected 8-to-12 week timetable Scherzer was given after being diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder. Clearly, Scherzer is doing his best to beat that timeline, perhaps by a significant margin. "It's another step forward," Scherzer said. "I'm continuing to strengthen my arm. [Throwing off] the mound is close." Scherzer still has multiple hurdles to clear, but he's giving himself a shot to make it back for a potential Rangers postseason run.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Max Scherzer injury muddies star-crossed Rangers' playoff push

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rangers righthander Max Scherzer out for the regular season, playoffs unlikely - The Boston Globe He has a strained muscle in his shoulder. The injury will not require surgery.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM