Max Scherzer, the veteran ace for the Toronto Blue Jays, is back on the mound—making his first start since coming off the injured list ahead of his 42nd birthday. After a strong rehab outing—56 pitches, 5 innings, 7 strikeouts—manager John Schneider says he’s ready to go. Scherzer’s return comes at a crucial time for a Blue Jays team reeling after a 7-3 slide since the All-Star break. With 222 wins, a 3.27 ERA over 19 seasons, and two World Series titles (including one with the Nationals, who he’ll face Monday), Scherzer’s presence is a major lift. Fans are eager to see how the legend handles his first game back after injury setbacks.

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