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Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer is coming off an injury-riddled 2024 season that saw him only make nine starts.In those nine starts, he was a solid big-league arm. If he can return to health in 2025, he’ll be a good pitcher again, despite the fact that he’s now 40 years old. The market for his services remains decently hot this winter.Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller recently suggested the Cincinnati Reds could be a surprise landing spot for Scherzer. Spotrac projects the veteran to sign for $15 million this winter. Miller suggested the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are the most likely suitors, but he didn’t count out the Reds.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 14: Max Scherzer #31 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 14: Max Scherzer #31 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
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“Free-agent starting pitchers typically want nothing to do with Great American Ball Park, but Scherzer could be an exception to that rule,” Miller wrote. “In five career appearances (all quality starts) at GABP, Mad Max has a line of 33.0 IP, 15 H, 1 ER, 8 BB, 53 K.”The Reds did re-sign Nick Martinez via the $21M qualifying offer, traded for Brady Singer, and have high hopes for rookie Rhett Lowder, so maybe they’re good with what they’ve got. How often do you get a chance at a guy like Scherzer, though, even if he is in the twilight of his career?”It’s fairly unlikely the Reds sign Scherzer this winter. After bringing back Nick Martinez and trading for Brady Singer, the Reds have a handful of reliable starters.They’re more likely to spend money on a rotational outfielder than a starting pitcher. Cincinnati has also reportedly been connected to Philadelphia Phillies free agent Carlos Estévez.Still, adding Scherzer might not be the worst idea if he comes for very cheap.More MLB: Giants Linked To $60 Million Red Sox Pitcher In Shocking Free Agency Move
