Max Scherzer Reflects on Frustrating Season with the Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas – Max Scherzer is going home and entering free agency after what he considers the most frustrating season of his 17-year career in the big leagues.
At the age of 40, Scherzer is looking forward to a normal offseason and is optimistic about pitching again next season despite his challenges with the Texas Rangers this year.
Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, mentioned, “I still believe I can pitch at a high level here. There’s nothing stopping me from doing that. Just right now my body’s not fully cooperating.” He hopes that with a full offseason of training, he will be in a better position for the next season.
His season ended prematurely due to a strained left hamstring that landed him on the injured list. Despite his setbacks, Scherzer remains hopeful for the future.
Scherzer’s journey this season was tumultuous with various injuries and setbacks. He is now focusing on a full offseason of recovery and training to come back stronger next year.
Looking Ahead to Free Agency
With his contract with the Rangers ending, Scherzer is looking towards free agency. While he expressed his desire to stay with the Rangers, the future remains uncertain. He reflects on his previous experiences with free agency and remains realistic about the process.
Scherzer has had an illustrious career, including a World Series title with the Nationals in 2019. Despite the challenges, he remains one of the most dominant pitchers in the game.
As Scherzer looks towards the future, he remains hopeful and determined to continue his successful career in Major League Baseball.
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