ARLINGTON, Texas -- Three-time Cy Young Award winner and active career strikeout leader Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday because of right shoulder fatigue.
Scherzer (2-4) has made only eight starts since his season debut June 23 following offseason back surgery and then dealing with a nerve issue in his arm.
The Rangers announced the IL move before their homestand opener against Boston, after manager Bruce Bochy had spoken to reporters. The move was retroactive to Wednesday, a day after Scherzer didn't pitch past the fourth inning for the third time in a span of four starts.