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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Max Scherzer to miss rest of regular season with shoulder muscle strain

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the regular season because of a strained muscle in his shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.

Rangers general manager Chris Young said it was unlikely Scherzer would be able to pitch in the postseason if Texas qualifies.

Scherzer has a strained teres major, a muscle that connects the scapula to the humerus.

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: September 13, 2023 at 05:10 PM | 11 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: September 13, 2023 at 10:37 PM (#6141286)

Maybe he was more of a Met than we gave him credit for.

2. John Northey Posted: September 14, 2023 at 12:49 AM (#6141292)

As a Jays fan it is a plus to have him not pitch for the Rangers, as a baseball fan it is a damn shame.

3. My name is Votto, and I love to get Moppo Posted: September 14, 2023 at 01:08 PM (#6141305)

I hope he gets another chance at a moment. He's been one of the most iconic postseason players of the past decade.

4. Starring Bradley Scotchman as RMc Posted: September 14, 2023 at 08:24 PM (#6141358)

If Max is done, he's at 214-108, 134 ERA+, 74.9 WAR, three CYs and a ring.

So, he's in, right?

5. My name is Votto, and I love to get Moppo Posted: September 14, 2023 at 10:17 PM (#6141390)

I think he’s a slam dunk with those credentials.

6. the Hugh Jorgan returns Posted: September 15, 2023 at 02:01 AM (#6141401)

If Max is done, he's at 214-108, 134 ERA+, 74.9 WAR, three CYs and a ring.

And you forgot the 3367 K's, which puts him 11th on the all time list only 4 behind Maddux for 10th.

He's first ballot, no doubt about it. Unless things go all Clemens or Schilling.....

7. Adam Starblind Posted: September 15, 2023 at 09:44 AM (#6141408)

Doesn't really sound like a career-ending injury to me. Does it to you? I know he's old, but these guys want to play.

8. The Duke Posted: September 15, 2023 at 10:38 AM (#6141415)

He's a slam dunk

9. Adam Starblind Posted: September 15, 2023 at 01:04 PM (#6141437)

He is now constantly referred to as "Future Hall of Famer," which is all the info you need I think. First ballot, upwards of (conservatively) 90%.

10. Howie Menckel Posted: September 15, 2023 at 08:02 PM (#6141501)

Scherzer is a stone cold lock for election, and first-ballot seems very very likely.

not only has he been a great pitcher, he has a narrative of the sort that the writers have always loved. it's a perfect storm - yes, unless he goes all Clemens or Schilling.....

11. Howie Menckel Posted: September 15, 2023 at 09:43 PM (#6141504)

100 Wins, Active Pitchers

1. Justin Verlander (18, 40) 255 3306.1
2. Zack Greinke (20, 39) 224 3373.2
3. Max Scherzer (16, 38) 214 2834.2
4. Clayton Kershaw (16, 35) 209 2698.1

5. Adam Wainwright (18, 41) 199 2661.1

6. Johnny Cueto (16, 37) 144 2233.2
7. Gerrit Cole (11, 32) 143 1837.0
8. Madison Bumgarner (15, 33) 134 2209.1
8. Lance Lynn (12, 36) 134 1872.0
10. Charlie Morton (16, 39) 130 1954.2

11. Chris Sale (13, 34) 120 1764.2
12. Corey Kluber (13, 37) 116 1641.2
13. Carlos Carrasco (14, 36) 107 1538.0
14. Wade Miley (13, 36) 106 1721.2
15. Ian Kennedy (17, 38) 104 1903.0
16. Yu Darvish (11, 36) 103 1624.1
16. Kyle Gibson (11, 35) 103 1679.1
18. Dallas Keuchel (12, 35) 102 1618.1

the next wave? meh

19. Patrick Corbin (11, 33) 97 1702.2
19. Sonny Gray (11, 33) 97 1554.0
20. Kyle Hendricks (10, 33) 93 1434.0
21. José Quintana (12, 34) 91 1782.2
22. Aaron Nola (9, 30) 90 1404.2
23. Rich Hill (19, 43) 89 1402.1
24. Kevin Gausman (11, 32) 87 1524.0
25. Michael Wacha (11, 31) 85 1269.0
25. Zack Wheeler (9, 33) 85 1361.2
27. Jacob deGrom (10, 35) 84 1356.1
27. Martín Pérez (12, 32) 84 1429.0
29. José Berríos (8, 29) 82 1194.2
30. Eduardo Rodriguez (8, 30) 80 1083.1
30. Julio Teheran (12, 32) 80 1459.0 R

(I dropped Hamels and Strasburg)

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