Max Scherzer's Back Surgery Sidelines Him for Rangers' Season

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer will be out until midseason after undergoing back surgery for a herniated disk. Scherzer, who was removed from the roster during the World Series due to back discomfort, opted for surgery after other treatments failed to alleviate the pain. The team hopes the three-time Cy Young Award winner will be fully recovered by June or July. Scherzer, who missed time at the end of the 2023 season with a triceps issue, is due $43 million in 2024, the final year of his contract. The Rangers' rotation will now be led by Nathan Eovaldi and Jon Gray.