![David J. Phillip FILE - Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball team's AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros, Oct. 23, 2023, in Houston. Scherzer says he has turned a corner in rehabilitation from back surgery and appears to be ahead of schedule on his return to the Rangers. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is coming off a 40-pitch bullpen session and is planning to throw live batting practice next week. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/117154ac2a4045eeb3c0ec1dce975b72/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball team's AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros, Oct. 23, 2023, in Houston. Scherzer says he has turned a corner in rehabilitation from back surgery and appears to be ahead of schedule on his return to the Rangers. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is coming off a 40-pitch bullpen session and is planning to throw live batting practice next week. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
![Carlos Osorio Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/ea4e7bf9daa04c0fa11352fef68a849f/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Tony Gutierrez Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer stands outside the dugout after the team's 7-1 win in a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/c73bbd1392814f6ba83490094c919e0c/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer stands outside the dugout after the team's 7-1 win in a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)