Max Scherzer took what the Toronto Blue Jays hope is a significant step in his return from a right thumb injury when he threw to hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in March.

The Toronto Blue Jays were able to get pitcher Max Scherzer on the mound for the first time since March, a positive development in his rehab.

Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is progressing from a thumb injury, eyeing a late-May Blue Jays return after a live BP session.