Scherzer throws live BP ahead of return in minors

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Before the Jays' five-game win streak was snapped at the Rogers Centre, Max Scherzer took a step toward a rehab stint.

Scherzer throws live BP ahead of return in minors

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said.

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer throws live BP, could pitch in minors this weekend

TORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor-league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer left his debut start with the Blue Jays against Baltimore on March 29 after three innings because of soreness in his right lat muscle. The next day, Toronto put Scherzer on the injured list because of inflammation in his thumb…