Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said it was a step in the right direction as the right-hander recovers from a troublesome thumb.

Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer took a massive step towards a return on Friday ahead of the Yankees series.

The #BlueJays have signed P Connor Overton to a minor league deal and assigned him to AAA Buffalo. Overton made his debut with the Jays back in 2021, owns a 4.85 ERA in 59.1 MLB innings. 7.85 ERA across three minors levels last year, with the Reds.