After over a month away from action, Rangers ace Max Scherzer appears closer to a return for the American League Championship Series against the Astros. And, the star pitcher, apparently, feels very good about his chances of playing.
Scherzer, who last pitched on Sept. 12, raised eyebrows this week in the aftermath of the Rangers’ ALDS win over the Orioles as he continues to work his way back from a strained teres major muscle behind his right shoulder.
On Wednesday, after an encouraging 68-pitch simulated game, Scherzer gave a clear impression he was in good spirits about his status, cracking a joke about his velocity after vigorously celebrating Tuesday’s series-clinching victory.
