In a surprising twist, rumors about Max Scherzer potentially transitioning from an elite starting pitcher to a bullpen closer have sparked heated discussions. The post MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer’s Rumored Shift to a Different Role Leaves Top Insider in Utter Disbelief appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Blue Jays maintain interest in future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, according to Sportsnet. Toronto lost out on Japanese ace Roki Sasaki and still has an opening in the rotation behind Chris Bassitt,

At the same time, the Cubs and Astros are also engaged with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, according to sources briefed on those discussions, though it’s unclear where those teams exactly stand.