Trending Now - Scherzer Throws Four No-hit Innings in Blue Jays Debut

WHO:

Max Scherzer, 41-year-old pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

John Schneider, manager of the Toronto Blue Jays

José Berríos, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

Nathan Lukes, player for the Toronto Blue Jays

Jarod Bayless, non-roster pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Dominic Fletcher, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates

WHAT:

Scherzer threw four no-hit innings in his first spring training outing for the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays won the game 1-0 against the Philadelphia Phillies

Scherzer threw 40 pitches, with 29 strikes, striking out one and walking one

Berríos allowed two runs in four innings with a 3.38 ERA after three Grapefruit League starts

Berríos pitched 63 pitches (41 strikes) in his outing against the Pirates

Scherzer signed a $3 million, one-year contract in February 2026, with potential performance bonuses of $10 million

Scherzer had a 5-5 record with a 5.19 ERA over 17 starts for the Blue Jays in 2025

Scherzer has a career record of 221-117 with a 3.22 ERA and ranks 11th on the career strikeout list with 3,489 strikeouts

WHERE:

Clearwater, Florida (location of Scherzer's spring training outing)

TD Ballpark, Dunedin, Florida (location of Berríos' outing against the Pirates)

WHEN:

Scherzer's spring training debut occurred on Saturday, March 7, 2026

Berríos pitched on Friday, March 6, 2026

Scherzer's previous season (2025) included a postseason appearance in Game 7 of the World Series

WHY:

The Blue Jays are seeking to improve their rotation and believe Scherzer's performance can raise the team's ceiling

Berríos is competing for a spot in a crowded rotation with eight starters vying for five positions

HOW:

Scherzer's performance included sitting at 94-96 mph in the first inning and averaging 93.9 mph for the day

Berríos successfully mixed his pitches, including four-seam fastball, sinker, slurve, cutter, and changeup

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 03:44 UTC)

In a strong showing during his spring training debut on Saturday, March 7, 2026, Max Scherzer threw four no-hit innings for the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, José Berríos pitched for the Blue Jays against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, March 6, allowing two runs in four innings as he competes for a spot in a crowded rotation. Scherzer, who signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Blue Jays, showcased his skills by averaging 93.9 mph on his pitches, while Berríos effectively mixed his pitches in his outing.