Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after just two innings due to right forearm tendinitis, dealing another blow to the Toronto Blue Jays' injury-plagued rotation. The 41-year-old veteran, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits before departing.

Scherzer's fastball velocity dropped from 93.4 mph in his previous start to 92.1 mph against the Dodgers, raising concerns about his condition. Manager John Schneider expressed confidence that Scherzer will make his next scheduled start despite the setback. The Blue Jays called up left-hander Josh Fleming from Triple-A Buffalo to replace him in the rotation.

This injury compounds Toronto's pitching woes, with four starters already on the injured list including Cody Ponce, Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios, and Shane Bieber. The team recently signed 36-year-old left-hander Patrick Corbin to a one-year contract in an attempt to bolster their rotation depth.