Max Scherzer took what the Toronto Blue Jays hope is a significant step in his return from a right thumb injury on Wednesday when he threw to hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in March.

The Toronto Blue Jays need Max Scherzer on the bump to be the team they’re looking to be throughout the 2025 campaign. The Blue Jays, who have played decently to start the season, would be better with Scherzer on the mound.

For the first time since exiting his Toronto Blue Jays debut on March 29 with right thumb inflammation, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer faced hitters on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.