Max Scherzer Shut Down Five Days After Receiving Cortisone Shot

Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has been shut down from throwing for five days after receiving a cortisone shot in his injured right forearm on Friday. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports that the veteran will take this period to allow the injection to take effect before resuming baseball activities. The team is managing Scherzer's forearm issue carefully to ensure a healthy return to the mound. The Blue Jays will re-evaluate his status once the five-day rest period concludes.