URGENT UPDATE: Max Scherzer, the three-time Cy Young Award winner, is confirmed to start Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Seattle Mariners on October 10, 2025. This pivotal game comes as Toronto faces a daunting 2-0 series deficit, making Scherzer’s performance crucial for the team’s postseason hopes.
Scherzer was activated after being left off the roster for the Division Series against the New York Yankees, marking his 26th postseason start and 31st appearance. At 41 years old, Scherzer is aiming to break a troubling trend; he is 0-3 in his last eight postseason starts since the 2019 World Series opener and posted a 9.00 ERA in his final six starts of the 2025 MLB season.
Manager John Schneider disclosed that Scherzer’s neck pain had limited him at the end of the season but emphasized that he is in a better physical condition now. “I’ve talked about him preparing all year,” Schneider stated. “You want to see normalcy. So you trust that he’s going to be prepared and go out and give everything he has.” This sentiment underscores the urgency of the moment as Scherzer is expected to bring his Hall of Fame caliber performance to the mound.
Scherzer’s contract, worth $15.5 million for one year, reflects the high expectations placed on him. After a challenging season, where he finished with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts, the Blue Jays are counting on his experience and skill to turn the tide in their favor.
As the series progresses, all eyes will be on Scherzer as he takes the mound in a critical game. The Blue Jays are looking to leverage his expertise and past successes to mount a comeback against the Mariners. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Scherzer can rise to the occasion and help Toronto keep its championship aspirations alive.
This matchup is not just another game; it symbolizes the heart of postseason baseball where legends are made. With the stakes higher than ever, Scherzer’s performance will be pivotal in determining the Blue Jays’ fate in this fiercely competitive series.
