{
  "id": 10047165,
  "title": "Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer plans to wait until offseason to decide on future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/three-time-cy-young-award-winner-max-scherzer-plans-to-wait-until-10047165",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T19:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/three-time-cy-young-award-193025565.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer has announced his intentions to reconsider his future beyond the 2026 season. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, known for his impressive 3,550 strikeouts, has expressed his desire to make a decision on his career path during the offseason. Scherzer is set to pitch in his final game of the 2025 regular season against Cincinnati, an opportunity to throw in front of his family for one last time. Despite a career-high 6.14 ERA this year, Scherzer's impressive 224-126 record over 500 games, including 491 starts, showcases his durability and skill. The 42-year-old has been a consistent force in the league, earning eight All-Star selections, two World Series championships, and the prestigious Cy Young Award three times. Scherzer's decision to wait until after the season to determine his next move highlights his commitment to evaluating his options before making any final choices.",
  "summary": "Scherzer is expected to start on short rest against Cincinnati in Sunday’s season finale, a chance to pitch in front of his family for the final time this year.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer plans to wait until offseason to decide on future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/three-time-cy-young-award-winner-max-scherzer-plans-to-wait-until",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:00:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}