A new chapter begins in Max Scherzer's career, this time with the Toronto Blue Jays, who ultimately managed to convince the veteran pitcher to sign a big one-year contract with them. Max Scherzer will have a new team for the 2025 season,

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the Blue Jays are signing right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer to a one-year deal worth $15.5 million. At 40 years old, Scherzer was one of the top remaining starting pitchers available in free agency.

Scherzer, the three-time Cy Young Award winner who turns 41 in July, has agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, his fifth team in the past five seasons. MLB Network was first to report Scherzer was joining the Blue Jays.