Max Scherzer received a cortisone injection as treatment for the sore right thumb that ended his Toronto Blue Jays debut after just three innings and 45 pitches last Saturday, per the Associated Press. Manager John Schneider told reporters the goal of the cortisone shot is to reduce inflammation and pain, per Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith.

While the Toronto Blue Jays drew a lot of criticism for their mostly underwhelming offseason, signing Max Scherzer to a one-year deal was not a move Ross Atkins

Blue Jays star Max Scherzer got a cortisone injection in his ailing thumb. Find out what it means for Toronto's rotation at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Colton Cowser on the injured list on Monday with a fractured left thumb. Cowser suffered the injury during the late stages of Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays,

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is expected to miss at least six weeks with a broken left thumb BALTIMORE — Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is expected to miss at least six weeks with a broken left thumb.