ARLINGTON, Texas -- Bruce Bochy said he was really encouraged by how Max Scherzer threw during an off-day session, though the Texas Rangers' manager wasn't ready Thursday to declare that the three-time Cy Young Award winner will pitch in the American League Championship Series against Houston.
"Max is doing well here. He had a nice outing [Wednesday], threw 60 pitches, in that area," Bochy said before the Rangers held an evening workout with the roof open at Globe Life Field. "We have some time here before we set the roster, but I have to be really encouraged with how he threw the ball, how he feels.