Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, is set to make his season debut for the Texas Rangers this Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Scherzer had been sidelined since Game 3 of the World Series last fall due to a herniated disk in his lower back, which required offseason surgery. During his rehab this season, he also experienced right thumb soreness that was later diagnosed as a nerve issue extending to his right triceps.
The return of Scherzer for the Rangers coincides with their series against the Kansas City Royals, following a recent matchup against the New York Mets, the team that traded Scherzer to Texas last year. Despite turning 40 on July 27, Scherzer has been diligent in his recovery process, making three rehab starts for Triple-A Round Rock. His rehab outings included a game on April 24, followed by two more on June 9 and 15 after being sidelined by the nerve issue.
