What happened: Max Scherzer is positioned to potentially make one more start on Sunday. The veteran has delayed an announcement on his playing future as the regular season concludes.
Why it matters: A Sunday outing would give Max Scherzer an opportunity to climb the all-time strikeout leaderboard. He remains closely matched with Verlander for eighth on the historic list.
By the numbers: The 42-year-old holds a 6.14 ERA over 17 starts this year. He recently recorded seven strikeouts in his latest outing.
What to watch: Watch for a decision on his Sunday availability and any subsequent announcement regarding his plans for the 2027 season.