Max Scherzer heading north of the border rounds out an intriguing and deep Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation that also features Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Chris Bassitt.

The deal with Toronto for Scherzer, 40, is reportedly pending a physical. The three-time Cy Young winner was limited by injuries to just 43⅓ inning with the Rangers in 2024.

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced and was pending a physical.