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By Valentina Martinez
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Max Scherzer, 41, is still reeling over the World Series loss he and his team, the Toronto Blue Jays, suffered less than two weeks ago.
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The future Hall of Famer is a free agent this winter and it remains unclear where he will be playing in 2026. However, Scherzer is still stuck on the Fall Classic, which the Blue Jays lost in a wild Game 7.
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“The World Series is still so fresh in my mind,” Scherzer said to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, “and in my heart, it’s hard to even think about solving free agency.”
Scherzer is no longer dealing with the right thumb inflammation that surfaced in 2023, which made it painful for him to grip the ball and created several arm problems the past three seasons. The injury also sidelined him until June in 2025.
“The way I see it, I’m healthy. I’m going to be able to go into spring training. I’m going to be able to ramp up,” Scherzer said. “I have a track record of being a durable starter. I know how to navigate a season. I know how to navigate starts. I just feel I’m in a much better position to be able to do that now that I have this thumb issue completely resolved.”
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There are already rumblings about where Scherzer will land, however he isn’t ready to discuss his wish list in free agency. While Scherzer isn't sure where he hopes to sign, the desire to win a third ring has extended his already illustrious career.
“Knowing that my thumb is healthy, that means my right arm is going to be healthy. That was the No. 1 worry,” Scherzer said. “I’m past that. I’m way past that. Now, looking forward, I want to still compete, and compete for a World Series. I want to continue my career and play in 2026.”
Scherzer became the oldest pitcher to start a World Series Game 7 in 2025, and it's evident he hopes to continue making history by returning to baseball's biggest stage next season as a 42-year-old.
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