Max Scherzer does not sound like a man planning his retirement anytime soon.
The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has been banged up throughout most of his first year with Canada’s lone MLB team. A thumb injury limited him to just 17 games this season. Fans would have never guessed it based on his performance in Thursday’s ALCS Game 4 against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.
Scherzer limited the Mariners to just two earned runs on three hits in his 5.2 innings of work. He also intimidated Blue Jays manager John Schneider into allowing him to pitch to three more batters. Mad Max got them all out in a combined nine pitches.
During the FOX postgame show, David Ortiz inquired about what the future holds for the 41-year-old Scherzer.
Ortiz: “Hey, honestly, man, when are you going to retire and come and join us?”
Scherzer: “I’m having too much fun. You get to go out there and pitch in this environment. This is what you play the game for. It’s so much fun to be in these types of situations. For me, I just enjoy competing too much. I still feel pretty good. My body feels great. So, everything’s good.”
Papi to Scherzer: When are you going to retire and come join us?
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 17, 2025
Scherzer: I'm having too much fun!
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If Thursday night was any indication, Scherzer may have what it takes to pitch into his mid-40s, potentially joining the likes of fellow pitching legends such as Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan. Both Johnson and Ryan pitched until they were 46.
Given Scherzer’s reputation as an absolute baseball sicko, it’s hard to bet against him doing it.
