Max Scherzer Injury Update: Rangers star pitcher shut down for rest of regular season, could miss postseason

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer had to be removed from Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was in pain after delivering a pitch to Bo Bichette in the fifth inning.

It has been revealed that Scherzer has a teres major strain that will take him out of the rotation. He will unlikely be able to pitch in the postseason, which is a major blow to the Rangers.

This is the same injury that Justin Verlander and Triston McKenzie have dealt with this season. It is a nagging injury for a pitcher to have, and Scherzer will have to rest to let the injury heal.

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Losing Max Scherzer is a monumental blow to the Texas Rangers

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Losing Max Scherzer is a huge blow to the Texas Rangers. This team had already lost Jacob deGrom earlier in the season, and Scherzer was supposed to be their saving grace.

DeGrom tore his UCL and had surgery to repair it in June. The surgery was successful; however, he had to be shut down for the remainder of the season. This prompted the Rangers to go after Scherzer at the trade deadline.

The Rangers face an uphill climb if Scherzer is out for the remainder of the season. Their bullpen has been dreadful lately, putting the pressure on the starting rotation to go deep.

Texas is also without sluggers Josh Jung and Adolis Garcia, who are on the IL. Nevertheless, manager Bruce Bochy is optimistic the two will return in time for the postseason.

The next few weeks may be tough for the Rangers. They only play one team with a losing record to close the season. It will be interesting to see if Texas can hold onto their American League Wild card spot without one of their aces.