Scherzer nears Blue Jays debut after injury recovery
Max Scherzer has returned to the mound after a sore right thumb, with hopes to make his Blue Jays debut on April 1. He had a clean MRI and is expected to pitch in a minor-league game soon. Alan Roden is impressing in spring training, raising his batting average to .421. He may earn a spot on the roster, despite not being initially considered, as the team evaluates options for center field. José Berríos pitched six shutout innings in a recent game, positioning himself as a likely candidate for the opening day starter. He has previously held this role for the Jays and the Minnesota Twins in past seasons.