Max Scherzer (39, Texas Rangers), who participated in a simulation game to join the American League Championship Series (ALCS) roster, appears to have achieved satisfactory results.
The Dallas Morning News, a local media outlet in Texas, reported on the 13th that Scherzer threw 60 balls in a simulation game on the 12th (Korean time).
Texas coach Bruce Bochy has not yet revealed whether Scherzer will join the ALCS roster. However, as of now, it is highly likely that Scherzer will play in the ALCS.
Previously, Scherzer left the team in the middle of last month after being diagnosed with a sprain of the teres major muscle of his right arm. He was told at the time that there was a high possibility that he would not even be able to participate in post-season games.
However, Scherzer checked the possibility of joining the 룸싸롱 ALCS roster by throwing a bullpen on the 8th, and announced his recovery from injury through a simulation game on the 12th.
Texas will play the best-of-seven ALCS against the Houston Astros starting on the 16th. The roster is expected to be announced on the get more info 15th.
After transferring to Texas, Scherzer pitched 45 innings in 8 games, recording 4 wins, 2 losses, and an ERA of 3.20. His overall ERA this season is 3.77.
Although he maintains excellent skills for his age, he has not been able to participate in many games since last year due to major and minor injuries.
Attention is being paid to whether Scherzer, who was unable to play in this year's ALDS due to injury, can help Texas advance to the World Series for the first time in 12 years in the ALCS.