Max Scherzer made a promising debut for the Toronto Blue Jays against the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out four batters in just two innings of play. Despite allowing a leadoff triple and a sacrifice fly, he quickly settled in, retiring the next five batters and showcasing a fastball that reached 94.2 mph. Injuries limited Scherzer last season, but he displayed his skills with 40 strikeouts and a respectable 3.95 ERA when healthy.

His performance was observed by teammates, including Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman, with the crowd reflecting the excitement surrounding his return. However, the game saw a concerning moment when Joey Loperfido collided with the outfield wall, raising questions about depth in the outfield as the team awaits the recovery of Daulton Varsho from a shoulder injury.