The Toronto Blue Jays have been eagerly awaiting Max Scherzer’s impact on the team after they signed the veteran ace to a one-year, $15.5 million deal in February. His debut on March 29 against the Baltimore Orioles was promising—yet cut short after just three innings due to lingering thumb inflammation, followed by a placement on the injured list.

Max Scherzer is nearing a return from injury to the Blue Jays rotation after a dominant rehab start for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.