“He was dominating areas up and down and out,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He is who he is for a reason.” Scherzer claimed his first victory since July 25 last year when he pitched for Texas and the Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is one player that trade talks continue occurring around over the recent weeks. Both the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, team preparing for postseason success, have both reportedly targeted Keller in trade talks.