Max Scherzer fights manager off the mound after pushing himself to limit in possible final MLB start

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Bryan Fonseca

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Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner, likely concluded his 2026 MLB season in an impressive manner by pitching seven innings for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Cincinnati Reds, throwing 114 pitches despite fatigue. Manager John Schneider attempted to remove him from the game but was waved off by Scherzer, who completed the inning before departing to a standing ovation. Though no retirement announcement has been made, Scherzer hinted at an uncertain future due to MLB’s labor negotiations and his personal evaluation after the offseason.

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Max Scherzer capped his two seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays by pitching a memorable final game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, November 6. Despite the Blue Jays finishing last in the American League East with a record of 79-83, Scherzer's performance was vintage as he struck out seven over seven innings and threw a season-high 114 pitches.

Scherzer operated on three days' rest, showcasing his stamina and skill by making it seem like "he felt unlimited" feeding off the energy from Rogers Centre. The game saw standing ovations for both Scherzer and George Springer, who led off for the Blue Jays in their season finale.

The win was bittersweet for Toronto fans, who had high hopes after reaching the seventh game of the World Series the previous year but were left disappointed by a sub-par 2026 campaign marked by superstar losses (including Bo Bichette) and pitcher injuries. Despite this, Scherzer's final start gave them one last memorable moment to cherish before he decides his future in baseball, which could involve taking more time off or considering another season. His career strikeout total of 3,557 places him ninth on the all-time MLB list. The Blue Jays' manager and opponents alike praised Scherzer's performance, with Reds manager Terry Francona saying it was hard not to "tip your cap" due to his impact on baseball. (Sources: Articles by Gregory Strong, Ian Harrison, Gregor Chisholm)

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“We’ve also got a lot of uncertainty next year with all the labor issues,” Scherzer said, “so you just don’t know how the season’s going to happen or unfold, or what opportunity is going to be in front of me.” Scherzer’s seven strikeouts brought him to 3,557 on his career, ninth-most in MLB history and three behind longtime teammate Justin Verlander, who made the final start of his own career Saturday. The game Sunday marked Scherzer’s 501st appearance and 492nd start.

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🔮 The 42-year-old three-time Cy Young winner emptied the tank in what could have been the final start of his Hall of Fame career Sunday, throwing 114 pitches over seven innings in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. And he did it on just three days’ rest.

2026-09-28 · New York Post

Max Scherzer fights manager off the mound after pushing himself to limit in possible final MLB start · mixed framing

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If that was the end for Max Scherzer, he went out exactly how you’d expect. asserted

you → go → Scherzer

The 42-year-old three-time Cy Young winner emptied the tank in what could have been the final start of his Hall of Fame career Sunday, throwing 114 pitches over seven innings in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. And he did it on just three days’ rest. uncertain

he → empty → rest

The eight-time All-Star allowed just one earned run on six hits, walked one and struck out seven in his final appearance of the 2026 season. asserted

Star → allow → season

“That was amazing,” Scherzer told reporters postgame. asserted

Scherzer → tell → reporters

“The adrenaline starts kicking in, the fans start getting in, and that’s when I could start feeding off of the crowd here at the Rogers Centre. uncertain

I → kick → Centre

I really could just reach back and just felt like I was unlimited.” uncertain

I → reach → ?

The game also prompted one memorable scene for the final chapter of Scherzer’s career. asserted

game → prompt → career

While already at over 100 pitches on the afternoon, Blue Jays manager John Schneider walked toward the mound as if he were finally coming to take the ball. asserted

he → walk → ball

Scherzer quickly turned him away, which popped the audience at the Rogers Centre. asserted

which → turn → Centre

Schneider instead turned around as the former ace powered through the rest of inning. “If that doesn’t sum up Max Scherzer, I don’t know what does,” Schneider said afterward. asserted

Schneider → turn → Scherzer

He finished the inning and walked off the mound to a standing ovation, tipping his cap as teammates waited for him outside the dugout. asserted

teammates → finish → dugout

It looked like a farewell, and it might have been, though nothing is yet official. Scherzer has not announced his retirement and said Saturday that he will wait until the offseason before deciding whether to return for a 20th major-league campaign. “I’ve talked to everybody in my inner circle, and we all kind of feel the same way,” Scherzer said. uncertain

Scherzer → look → circle

“We don’t need to make a decision today. asserted

We → need → decision

Get to the offseason and just see how things unfold.” asserted

things → get → offseason

He also noted MLB’s forthcoming contentious labor negotiations between the league and the Players’ Association, which has left many predicting a lockout at least to begin the 2027 season. asserted

which → note → season

game → get → appearance

He ended the 2026 season with a 5.74 ERA and a 4-9 record on the year. asserted

He → end → year

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