Max Scherzer's rehab stint put on pause, manager John Schneider reveals

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Source The Blue Jays resurface from baseball’s all-star break and they still can’t catch a break on the injury front. For the first time since their 9-3 win over the New York Mets on Canada Day, the Jays were back at Rogers Centre Friday night. With the air quality being less than ideal, the stadium’s roof was closed for the series opener against the Chicago White Sox. Prior to first pitch, Jays manager John Schneider opened up by providing updates on several of his injured players. Starting pitching remains one of the club’s biggest concerns and the news surrounding Max Scherzer isn’t very encouraging. Schneider used the term “pause” when discussing the veteran right-hander and his potential return to the big-league club. Three cortisone injections, per the skipper, were necessary for Scherzer’s right thumb. The future hall of famer made a rehab outing with the class-A Canadians in...