The Texas Rangers are ready to let three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer make another rehab start after a setback.
since last month when he threw 2.1 innings for Round Rock. He allowed three runs on five hits and struck out four.
Scherzer, 39, is expected to throw about 45 pitches, Bochy said. Scherzer is expected to make multiple rehab starts beforewould only need one rehab game last month, but a nerve issue that started in his thumb affected his throwing arm, and he was forced to let it subside before returning to the mound.
“This will be his first rehab, and after each one, we’ll re-evaluate,” Bochy said. “Where he’s at, is that he’ll go back out there and throw 60-65 pitches and gradually build up.”in December and missed all of spring training. His return was delayed by the nerve issue in his throwing hand, which is unrelated to the surgery.He went a combined 13-6 with the Mets and Rangers last year, finishing with a 3.77 ERA. With the Rangers he went 4-2 with a 3.20 ERA.
“He’s checked all the boxes out there,” Bochy said. “The length of time plays a part in it. We can do a lot of things here to get him ready to go, bullpens, pitching against live hitters. I think he’s good to go.”Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers for Fan Nation/SI and also writes about the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com.
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