Max Scherzer’s timeline to return to the Toronto Blue Jays remains unclear. The three-time Cy Young winner did not play catch Friday as he continues to recover from a cortisone shot meant to diminish swelling in his right thumb,

Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said he hopes to be able to play catch in the next few days following a cortisone injection to treat his sore right thumb.

The Toronto Blue Jays put right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of inflammation in his right thumb.