Sat Sep 14 01:35:36 UTC 2024: ## Max Scherzer Set to Return for Texas Rangers After Successful Rehab

**SEATTLE -** Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer is expected to return to the mound on Saturday in Seattle after a successful rehab outing. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined since July 30 with shoulder and nerve pain in his right arm, a recurring issue that has plagued him for the past year and a half.

Scherzer’s return comes as a boost for the Rangers, who have been struggling recently. While the team is all but out of contention for a playoff spot, Scherzer is eager to prove his health and overcome the injuries that have kept him on the sidelines. He insists he is not concerned about his command or the liveliness of his arm and is focused on managing the discomfort he has experienced.

“It’s just frustrating because… I pride myself on making my starts, going 30-plus starts every single year,” Scherzer said. “To be sitting on the IL like this, it’s boring. It’s frustrating. You’re not out there competing with the team. I’ve never dealt with this in my career.”

Scherzer’s return coincides with the return of other key pitchers for the Rangers, including Jacob deGrom and prized prospect Kumar Rocker. The team is looking to end the season on a high note with a strong finish.

Scherzer’s expected start on Saturday is a major event for the Rangers, who have been eagerly awaiting his return. He is expected to pitch a limited number of innings, similar to deGrom, who returned on Friday after a lengthy absence.

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