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,

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.

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.