MLB Insider: Max Scherzer Still Worth a 2026 Flier, Blue Jays Reunion in Play

MLB Insider: Max Scherzer Still Worth a 2026 Flier, Blue Jays Reunion in Play

MaxMLB insider Will Leitch thinks Scherzer could be an interesting low-cost option for a contending team in 2026, citing his postseason success and big-game experience along the way. Scherzer is to become a free agent at 41 after a short sojourn with the Blue Jays. His regular season was rough, but he hit the afterburners in the playoffs and reminded everyone that he still has plenty left to give.

Postseason Proof vs. Regular-Season Wear

Scherzer sparkled in the playoffs, delivering 4⅓ innings of one-run ball in World Series Game7 against the Dodgers, proving he's still a fearsome playoff presence despite recent injuries. His combination of up-and-down regular- and postseason results seem to indicate that he could provide real value if a team can handle his workload, keep him healthy.

Why a Jays Reunion Makes Sense

The Blue Jays are already deeper after finishing off their seven-year, $210 million deal with Dylan Cease, but the best teams can never get enough pitching. Washington Nationals:Max Scherzer | Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images A short, incentives-laden deal could allow Scherzer to pitch as a dependable mid-rotation arm and postseason weapon Make it a solid, high-reward move for 2026.