 The offseason has seen many top free agents find new homes, but there are still a number of exceptional players looking for their next opportunity. One notable name lingering in the free-agent pool is Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner who remains unsigned.
In a recent live stream for Bleacher Report, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported that Scherzer's market is "heating up a bit." Heyman indicated that Scherzer is attracting interest from four teams, although the identities of these clubs remain unknown. Scherzer, who turned 40, is coming off a season fraught with injuries, limiting him to just 43 1/3 innings—the fewest of his career. Despite the challenges, Scherzer was effective when he pitched, posting a 3.95 ERA (101 ERA+) with 40 strikeouts and 10 walks. While Scherzer may no longer be the 200-inning ace winning Cy Young Awards, he still offers upside for a team in need of a quality starter, provided he stays healthy. Given his injury-plagued 2024 season and the fact that he will turn 41 in July, there are still questions about his ability to remain on the mound. However, Scherzer's impressive résumé might make teams willing to take a chance on his potential to contribute.
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