Max Scherzer isn’t done yet. Not by a long shot.
At 41 years old, with three Cy Young Awards and a Hall of Fame résumé already locked in, Scherzer could have walked off into retirement with a World Series ring and a legacy few pitchers ever touch. Instead, the fire still burns, and it’s burning with purpose.
Max Scherzer is Waiting for the Right Fit, Not Just Any Offer
In an interview, Scherzer made it clear: he’s planning to pitch in 2026. But he’s not in a rush. If the right teams come calling, he’s ready to sign. If not, he’s just as content to wait, even if that means joining a club after Opening Day. It’s a savvy, strategic approach for a veteran who knows the grind, knows his worth, and understands how the long season unfolds.
Postseason Proved He Can Still Compete at the Highest Level
This past October was a reminder of why teams should be paying attention. Scherzer stepped up on baseball’s biggest stage, delivering key postseason innings for the Toronto Blue Jays. In three playoff starts, he posted a 3.77 ERA, but the defining moment came in Game 7 of the World Series, where he held the Dodgers to a single run over 4.1 gritty innings. Vintage Scherzer: tough, tactical, and totally unfazed by the moment.
A Rough Regular Season, but Context Tells the Real Story
His regular season, by contrast, told a different story. Scherzer posted a 5.19 ERA and a 5–5 record in 17 starts, numbers that, on paper, appear pedestrian. But peel back the layers, and context emerges. The veteran right-hander battled thumb inflammation for much of the early season, hindering his command and velocity. He never quite looked like himself until the games mattered most.
Now healthy and hungry, Scherzer is embracing a flexible path to what could be his 19th and final MLB season. Whether he starts 2026 in a rotation or waits for the call midseason, the message is clear: he’s not just chasing another paycheck or dragging out a career. He wants to compete and win.
And if his postseason performance is any indication, there’s still some serious fight left in Mad Max.
