Max Scherzer’s forearm injury delivers latest blow to Blue Jays’ depleted rotation

TORONTO — This Blue Jays rotation just can’t catch a break right now. In the last week alone, this staff has seen not one, not two, but three starting pitchers drawn to early exits either due to injury or illness — first Cody Ponce, whose return-for-2026 status will be announced Tuesday afternoon, then Eric Lauer and now Max Scherzer.

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