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.

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

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.