MLBJays pitcher Max Scherzer is a rare bird, still flying high as a competitive player in his 40sThe Toronto Blue Jays have brought pitcher Max Scherzer back into the fold for another run at a World Series title in 2026. It's a rare case of a player wearing a Jays jersey past age 40 β or in Scherzer's case, doing so for the second year in a row. Of all the 964 players who've suited up for the Jays since 1977, just 15 were 40 or olderGeoff Nixon Β· CBC News Β· Posted: Mar 08, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: March 8PlayListen to this articleEstimated 7 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Max Scherzer pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Centre on Nov. 1 last year.β¦