Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 25, 2026.

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced.

The 41-year-old Scherzer can earn another $10 million in performance bonuses.

Scherzer went 5-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts and 85 innings for the Blue Jays last season, his 18th in the major leagues. He signed a $15.5 million, one-year contract with Toronto in February 2025.

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AP Baseball Writers Janie McCauley and Mike Fitzpatrick contributed to this report.

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Ronald Blum, The Associated Press