Max Scherzer pitched five innings and allowed three runs in his first game for the Toronto Blue Jays since March.

Max Scherzer delivered five innings of two-run ball for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night, but fans will hold their breath after a conspicuous exit from the game.

Max Scherzer's long road back from injury has been one of the Toronto Blue Jays' most closely watched storylines this season. The 40-year-old right-hander, who missed nearly three months due to a thumb issue, spent weeks building up his pitch count in the minors before finally rejoining the Major League roster against the Cleveland Guardians.