Facing early roster adversities, the Toronto Blue Jays may have to dig deep early in their roster to find relief in the rotation. Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list last weekend, and there is a strong possibility he will last longer than 15 days.

Max Scherzer’s Toronto Blue Jays tenure is already off to a sour start, as the AL East contenders placed the three-time Cy Young winner on the 15-day injured list Sunday. Scherzer, who turns 41 in July, left Saturday’s start early with a right lat injury. However, the Blue Jays cited right thumb inflammation when they moved him to the IL.

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list Sunday, one day after the veteran right-hander lasted just three innings in his debut with the team.