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Max Scherzer climbs to 9th in MLB all-time strikeouts

Overview

Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer returned to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation on his 42nd birthday, facing his former club, the Washington Nationals. The start followed a month on the injured list for back spasms and thumb inflammation that required multiple cortisone injections. After a five-inning, hitless rehab outing in Triple-A Buffalo, Scherzer delivered a limited 2⅔-inning performance against the Nationals, striking out four batters.

This appearance brought his career strikeout total to 3,507, placing him just three strikeouts shy of Hall of Famer Walter Johnson’s 3,515 total for the top-10 all-time list. On August 8, 2026, during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Scherzer officially reached the milestone. By striking out Kyle Schwarber in the sixth inning, he recorded his 3,516th career strikeout, surpassing Walter Johnson to take sole possession of 10th place on the MLB all-time strikeout leaderboard.

Scherzer’s recent performance has since faced significant challenges, including a 7.40 ERA and a career-worst 2.40 HR/9 rate. However, he showed signs of resurgence on August 30, 2026, during a game against the Seattle Mariners. Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings in a 7-0 victory, recording 10 strikeouts to reach 3,535 career strikeouts. This performance moved him into sole possession of ninth place on the all-time list, trailing only Justin Verlander for eighth. Blue Jays manager John Schneider described the outing as a ‘time machine’ start following his recent struggles.

Entities

Toronto Blue Jays · Max Scherzer · Walter Johnson · John Schneider · Washington Nationals

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Max Scherzer surpasses Gaylord Perry on MLB all-time strikeout list

    Max Scherzer recorded 10 strikeouts to surpass Gaylord Perry on the MLB all-time strikeout list, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-0 sweep of the Seattle Mariners.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Max Scherzer faces pitching struggles ahead of Blue Jays matchup

    Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer struggles with a 7.40 ERA and career-high home run rates heading into a matchup against the Kansas City Royals.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Max Scherzer reaches 10th all-time in MLB strikeouts

    Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer moved into 10th place on MLB's all-time strikeout list, surpassing Walter Johnson with his 3,516th career strikeout during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Max Scherzer Nears Top‑10 All‑Time MLB Strikeout Milestone

    Max Scherzer, pitching on his 42nd birthday, reached 3,507 strikeouts, just two shy of Hall of Famer Walter Johnson’s top‑10 MLB record amid modern reduced pitcher workloads.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Max Scherzer to start for Blue Jays on his 42nd birthday vs Nationals

    Max Scherzer returns for the Blue Jays on his 42nd birthday, starting Monday against the Nationals after a rehab stint; his record is 1‑4, 10.23 ERA.

Sources

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