Blue Jays Place Max Scherzer on IL With Back Spasms

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Blue Jays Place Max Scherzer on IL With Back Spasms

Scherzer was placed on the 15-day IL with back spasms. The veteran has dealt with multiple ailments this season, including forearm tendinitis and ankle inflammation. He owns a 1-4 record with a 10.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in six starts for the Blue Jays. Scherzer was activated from the injured list just last week before this latest setback.

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