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REVEALED: Max scherzer lands on il after exiting first start with blue jays | Rare Historical Photos

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Max Scherzer managed just 45 pitches before being pulled from his first start with the Toronto Blue Jays, and now the veteran right-hander is set for a stint on the injured list.

The Blue Jays announced they have placed Scherzer on the 15-day IL with what the team described as right thumb inflammation. Toronto promoted left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

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