Max Scherzer will not make an immediate decision about his playing future, the pitcher told reporters Saturday as Toronto prepared for its season finale against Cincinnati. Per ESPN, Scherzer said he will wait until the offseason to decide whether to play a 20th major league season in 2027. Sportsnet reported that he will make the decision "later in the off-season" and will "see how things unfold."
Scherzer is scheduled to pitch Sunday's finale. MLB Trade Rumors noted that his family will be in attendance at the game, suggesting he is considering whether it could be his last appearance. Yahoo Sports reported that Scherzer also wished former teammate Justin Verlander well following Verlander's recent retirement announcement, while leaving the door open to his own return.