Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer (thumb) placed on 15-day IL
- Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right thumb inflammation, as announced by the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Scherzer exited his debut with the team after allowing two solo home runs against the Baltimore Orioles.
- He mentioned that discomfort in his thumb is affecting his entire arm, stating, 'I still have discomfort in my thumb.'
- The Blue Jays also recalled Easton Lucas and selected the contract of Mason Fluharty, while designating Richard Lovelady for assignment.
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Blue Jays place Scherzer on injured list with right thumb inflammation
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right thumb inflammation. The move comes a day after the three-time Cy Young Award winner left his Toronto debut after three innings because of right lat muscle soreness. Toronto recalled left-hander Easton Lucas and optioned left-hander Mason Fluharty, both from Triple-A Buffalo. Left-hander Richard Lovelady, who allowed four runs in rel…
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