Industry Expects Max Scherzer to Join Giants, Reuniting with Former Coach

Veteran free-agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer is reportedly expected by some in the industry to sign with the San Francisco Giants. This potential move would reunite the 41-year-old, three-time Cy Young Award winner with new Giants manager Tony Vitello, who served as his pitching coach at Missouri in the mid-2000s. A return to the Toronto Blue Jays, his team last season, is also considered an option, as Scherzer expressed great fondness for the unique bonds forged with players and their families. In 17 starts for the American League pennant-winning Blue Jays, Scherzer posted a 5.19 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 23 walks in 85 innings, later contributing in the playoffs with a 3.77 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. He is anticipated to command another one-year deal, aligning with the Giants' interest in adding a veteran presence to their rotation.