What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays welcome veteran ace Max Scherzer back to the rotation tonight for a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The return coincides with the team's Dylan Cease bobblehead giveaway, honoring the fellow starter who recently returned from his own injury stint.

Why it matters: Scherzer enters the game with 3,499 career strikeouts, needing just one to become the 11th player in MLB history to reach the 3,500 mark. His presence is a vital boost for a rotation that saw Jose Berrios and Trey Yesavage open the season on the IL as Toronto fights for a Wild Card berth.

What to watch: Scherzer will look to secure his milestone strikeout in the opening frame against Philadelphia.