On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the San Francisco Giants (at Truist Park) in Georgia.
They have lost four out of their last five games, but are still the best team in baseball.
Recently, the Braves got hit with unfortunate injury news.
They wrote (via X): “Following a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister today, RHP Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks and then undergo a follow-up MRI. Provided that scan is clear, he will then begin a throwing progression.”
Max Scherzer Trade Braves And Blue Jays Must Consider
GettyMax Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies for his 3500th career strikeout in the first inning of their MLB game at Rogers Centre on June 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Before the injury to Strider, the Braves had already been a team who could use more pitching depth to get them through the season (and for a deep playoff run).
One player the Braves should consider trading for is Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.
Why Should The Braves Do It?
GettyMax Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to strike out Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies for his 3500th career strikeout in the first inning of their MLB game at Rogers Centre on June 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Scherzer has struggled in a big way this season, going 1-4 with a 10.23 ERA in six games.
That said, the 41-year-old is one of the best pitchers of all time.
If the Braves were willing to eat his remaining salary for the 2026 season (and throw in a sweetener like cash considerations), the Blue Jays would have to listen.
GettyMax Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on March 31, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Scherzer is making $3 million (and will become a free agent after the season), so there would be no risk for the Braves.
The future Hall of Famer can take up innings during the regular season (and potentially be used in key moments during the 2026 MLB playoffs).
In addition, Scherzer is an ideal person to have in their clubhouse (he has won two World Series titles).
Why Should The Blue Jays Do It?
GettyMax Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks to the dugout after pitching the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
The Blue Jays have had a slow start to the 2026 season.
They are 34-38 in 72 games, which has them as the third-place team in the American League East.
There is no sense in keeping Scherzer on the roster, and they may as well dump his salary (and get some sort of asset before he becomes a free agent).
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