Blue Jays manager John Schneider says right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend.

Blue Jays Send Positive Max Scherzer Injury Update Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Toronto Blue Jays signed future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million deal despite his lengthy recent injury history, the hope was that the 3x Cy Young had some more gas left in the tank.

Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said.