Max Scherzer has officially reached an agreement on a one-year, $3 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, featuring a heavily incentivized structure tied to his durability on the mound.
According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, the veteran right-hander's deal includes performance bonuses that could bring the total value of the contract to $13 million. The incentives are structured around innings pitched milestones, rewarding Scherzer for his availability throughout the season. Per the report, he will earn $1 million each for reaching 65, 75, 85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, and 155 innings.
The maximum value of these performance-based bonuses is capped at $10 million. This contract structure highlights the Blue Jays' approach to adding the future Hall of Famer while protecting the organization against potential injury concerns that have followed the pitcher in recent seasons. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, is expected to provide a veteran presence to the Toronto rotation as they look to compete in the American League East.
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