15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Wed 9/13/23 8:35 AM

Scherzer (triceps) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Julia Kreuz of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer was forced to leave Tuesday's game after 73 pitches due to the sensation he felt in his right shoulder and upper arm. The triceps issue is different from the right forearm tightness Scherzer experienced recently, but the right-hander postulated there could be a connection. More will be learned following Wednesday's MRI.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Tue 9/12/23 9:03 PM

Scherzer was pulled from his start Tuesday against Toronto due to right triceps spasms, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
After wincing upon throwing a pitch in the sixth inning, Scherzer has now officially been diagnosed with spasms in his right arm. The Rangers didn't offer any information regarding the severity of Scherzer's injury, so his status for his next start -- tentatively scheduled for Monday -- remains up in the air. The 39-year-old exited Tuesday's start with a 3-0 lead after striking out two through 5.1 scoreless innings while scattering three hits and one walk prior to his departure.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Tue 9/12/23 8:35 PM

Scherzer was taken out of Tuesday's game against Toronto after suffering an apparent injury, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer was in a bit of pain after throwing a pitch to Bo Bichette in the sixth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he wasn't able to get comfortable throwing warm-up pitches when a trainer came to look at him. The Rangers should offer more details shortly, but fantasy managers should consider Scherzer day-to-day until then.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Thu 9/7/23 12:19 AM

Scherzer (12-6) allowed seven runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer had allowed just nine runs combined over his first six starts with the Rangers. He was tagged for three home runs in this outing, including a grand slam from Jose Abreu in the third inning. Scherzer is now at a 3.91 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 172:44 K:BB through 147.1 innings over 26 starts between the Mets and the Rangers this year. He'll look to shake off this bad outing next week in a projected start In Toronto.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Mon 9/4/23 2:00 PM

Scherzer (forearm) has been cleared to start for the Rangers on Wednesday against the Astros, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer was lifted a little early from his previous start because of some tightness in his right forearm, but he got through his between-starts bullpen session with no issues and is ready to go for Wednesday's key division showdown. The veteran right-hander boasts a 2.21 ERA in six starts since joining the Rangers.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Sun 9/3/23 5:46 PM

Scherzer (forearm) completed a bullpen session Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers will likely check back in with Scherzer and see how he's feeling Monday, but if he came out of the side session no worse for the wear, he should be able to make his next turn through the rotation Wednesday versus Houston. Scherzer relayed that he felt tightness in his forearm during his last start Friday against the Twins, but it didn't prevent him from striking out seven over six scoreless frames before he exited the contest.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Sun 9/3/23 10:19 AM

Scherzer experienced forearm tightness during his start Friday in the Twins' loss to the Rangers, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. He was removed after six innings and 88 pitches, the fewest he's thrown since May 21.
EDGE Analysis
While the phrase "forearm tightness" is an ominous one for pitchers, Scherzer said he wasn't injured and feels the issue isn't serious enough to prevent him from making his next turn through the rotation. The right-hander emphasized that he was feeling fine during his six innings but didn't want to extend the outing due to the forearm issue. Manager Bruce Bochy also downplayed any concern about Scherzer's health, telling MLB.com that "it's more of a fatigue thing." The team will monitor Scherzer for the next few days and see how he feels coming out of his between-starts bullpen session Sunday.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Sat 8/26/23 11:33 PM

Scherzer allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer lasted just 3.2 innings in an uncharacteristically poor start against the Brewers last Sunday, but he was back in form for this one. He's logged quality starts in four of his five outings with the Rangers, allowing nine runs over 30.2 innings with a 40:10 K:BB in that span. Overall, he's at a 3.71 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 161:40 K:BB through 138.1 innings this season when accounting for his time with the Mets. Scherzer is lined up to make his next start at home in a rematch with the Twins.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Sun 8/20/23 9:06 PM

Scherzer (12-5) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer struggled with his command and threw 99 pitches (61 strikes) despite not finishing the fourth inning. He had given up just four runs through 20 innings during his first three starts as a Ranger before Sunday's hiccup. On the year, he's sporting a 3.77 ERA with a 151:39 K:BB through 131.1 frames. Scherzer's next outing is lined up to be in Minnesota.

15DMax Scherzer
SP TEX
Mon 8/14/23 10:56 PM

Scherzer (12-4) allowed one hit and a walk over seven shutout frames Monday, striking out 11 and earning a win against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Scherzer steamrolled the Angels' lineup, retiring the final 16 batters he faced in the blowout win. The veteran right forced 20 whiffs while throwing 72 of 100 pitches for strikes. He's now 3-0 with a 26:5 K:BB and a 1.80 ERA through three starts since being traded to the Rangers. Scherzer will carry a 3.67 ERA into his next outing, which is currently lined up to be at home against the Brewers.