Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 MLB season after sustaining a low-grade strain of his teres major muscle, general manager Chris Young told reporters Wednesday.
Scherzer exited his start on Tuesday during the sixth inning after coming up with an injury after throwing a pitch.
Young indicated that Scherzer’s season is over, and it’s “unlikely” he’ll play in the postseason, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Texas currently owns the American League’s second Wild Card spot, holding a 1/2 game lead over the Mariners and Blue Jays, who are vying for the AL’s third and final postseason berth.
If the Rangers do hold out and reach the playoffs, Young indicated the team is not expecting to have Scherzer available.
Texas acquired Scherzer at the trade deadline in a deal with the Mets in exchange for top prospect Luisangel Acuña, younger brother of Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.
Since joining the Rangers’ starting rotation, the 39-year-old has logged a 3.20 ERA with 53 strikeouts across 45.0 innings. Scherzer had made eight starts for the team before it was announced that his season is likely over.
Scherzer’s injury is the latest in a long list of ailments for the franchise, a list which includes key players such as Adolis García, Josh Jung, and Jacob deGrom, among others.
