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Blue Jays' Scherzer Eyes Opening Day Spot

Toronto Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer said he will be ready for Opening Day despite a late arrival to spring training, aiming for a spot in the rotation.

Max Scherzer said he will be ready for Opening Day despite a late arrival to spring training. The veteran feels healthy and threw 45 pitches in his last mound session, aiming to secure a rotation spot.

He is competing for a rotation spot among seven pitchers, including Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease. Meanwhile, Shane Bieber is slated to start the season on the injured list.