Max Scherzer received a cortisone shot to treat the inflammation in his right thumb, the future Hall of Famer told reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet). The Jays will have a better idea of when he could return after they see how he responds.

Seems Max Scherzer is going to give it his best shot in his bid to return to the mound for the Blue Jays. Some would call it a long shot, but the veteran righty, whose debut lasted all of three innings,

Scherzer struck out four Twins over four scoreless innings on Saturday: "I know I can still pitch at a very high level."