Veteran Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is ready to return to the rotation after a successful 30-40 pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Scherzer, who's been out since late March with thumb inflammation on his pitching hand,

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start for Toronto at Cleveland on Wednesday, manager John Schneider said after the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Sunday.

The Blue Jays own the AL's second Wild Card spot despite future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (thumb) pitching just one game this season. The 40-year-old exited after three innings against the Baltimore Orioles on March 29, and he's been rehabbing ever since.