Blue Jays Adjust Rotation, Scherzer Delayed Sunday Start

The Toronto Blue Jays have adjusted their starting rotation for the weekend series against the New York Yankees, opting to have Chris Bassitt start on Saturday and Max Scherzer, who has recently dealt with upper back tightness, start on Sunday to give him additional recovery time. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has shown strong performance since August and is expected to pitch without restrictions in Sunday's game. This decision comes as the Blue Jays hold a three-game lead over the Yankees in the AL East and seek their first division title since 2015. Meanwhile, the Yankees struggled in the series opener, losing 7-1 to the Blue Jays, with rookie Cam Schlittler being pulled early after giving up multiple runs, while Kevin Gausman pitched effectively for Toronto. Additionally, Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander, sidelined since May with a partially dislocated left shoulder, is preparing to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon, potentially bolstering the team’s lineup. Toronto also made roster moves, recalling right-hander Braydon Fisher and optioning Dillon Tate to Triple-A Buffalo.