Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer (back) is likely going to make his first rehab start Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran was able to get through a simulated game Friday without any issues. Scherzer may need multiple rehab starts before an expected return sometime in May.

Max Scherzer reportedly could return as soon as early May.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer could begin a rehab assignment soon after he faces live hitters on Friday. It would be a quicker return than expected as he was originally expected to return closer to June. He should return next month barring any setbacks.

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer said he will throw live batting practice after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Scherzer is continuing his rehab from back surgery and was reportedly unavailable until June, although an updated timeline could come shortly. The future Fall of Famer tossed a 3.72 ERA across 27 starts between the Mets and Rangers in the 2023 season.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he expects Max Scherzer to return in June.

Fantasy Impact

"With Max, we are now looking at June," Bochy said. "That's a little bit earlier than we thought." Scherzer is recovering from surgery on his back. He'll be an intriguing stash in fantasy leagues with deeper benches.

Max Scherzer reportedly said at Rangers' FanFest that he should start working out again in about three weeks.

Fantasy Impact

This would put his timeline in the mid-to-late stage of February. He is expected to return to the mound around the All-Star break barring any setbacks.