Dan Plesac predicts Max Scherzer will return for 2027 season

The 42-year-old holds a 6.14 ERA in 17 starts this year.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read

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“Watching him warm up today, there looked like there was a lot of life in his body... I think we'll see Max pitch again

What happened: MLB Network analyst Dan Plesac predicted Max Scherzer will pitch in 2027 after observing his Wednesday warmup. The network discussed whether the outing would mark the final start of his career.

Why it matters: Scherzer approaches free agency this winter following an injury-plagued season. A return would allow him to continue pursuing milestones after recently reaching 3,550 career strikeouts.

By the numbers: Scherzer carries a 3-9 record with a 6.14 ERA and 61 strikeouts across 17 appearances this season.

What to watch: Watch whether Scherzer makes any definitive statements regarding his playing future before the regular season concludes.

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@MLBNetwork Sep 23, 4:36 PM ET

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