Texas’s Arlington (AP) Max Scherzer, the right-hander for the Texas Rangers, said he did not have persistent nerve discomfort following back surgery, despite being informed that this was a fairly normal outcome for his technique.
Consequently, the three-time Cy Young Award winner felt ready to make a comeback as soon as he arrived home after surgery.
Both Scherzer and manager Bruce Bochy still feel that way, even four months later.
The day after a bullpen session that lasted forty pitches, Scherzer stated on Wednesday, “I really feel like we’re kind of turning the corner here in terms of rehab.” “I’m feeling mostly normal as I get over things. Appearing well.
The 39-year-old Scherzer has had a difficult summer recovering from surgery on December 15. He is anticipated to throw live batting practice the following week.
Not quite as far along is the second multiple Cy Young winner for the World Series champions, Jacob deGrom, who has won two of them. The right-hander is healing from surgery related to Tommy John.
DeGrom mentioned that he and Scherzer would effectively be a trade-deadline addition for Texas if they returned by the end of July before the Rangers reported for spring training.
Scherzer now looks to be making progress towards his goal of returning by July 27, his 40th birthday.
“I’ve experienced back surgery, and I know guys who have experienced it,” said Bochy, who will turn 69 next week. “Let’s be straightforward. He isn’t a young adult.
I am astonished at how well he is doing and how quickly he recovered.
After joining the Rangers via trade deadline last summer, Scherzer went 4-2 with a 3.20 ERA in eight starts. However, a strained muscle in his right shoulder kept him out of action for the final two weeks of the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs.
He made two starts in the AL Championship Series before having to leave Game 3 of the World Series after three innings due to back pain. About six weeks had passed after the surgery.
How well he is doing and how rapidly he recovered astounds me.
Scherzer went 4-2 with a 3.20 ERA in eight starts for the Rangers after joining them via trade deadline last summer. But he missed the last two weeks of the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs due to an injured muscle in his right shoulder.
Before having to exit Game 3 of the World Series after three innings because of back pain, he made two starts in the AL Championship Series. It had been roughly six weeks since the surgery.
Bochy stated, “He’s already moved the needle a couple of times regarding when he’ll be ready.” “He’ll be prepared sooner than anticipated.”
