The Atlanta Braves addressed their most pressing need yesterday by signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year contract, but the offseason work is far from done.

In a surprising twist, rumors about Max Scherzer potentially transitioning from an elite starting pitcher to a bullpen closer have sparked heated discussions. The post MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer’s Rumored Shift to a Different Role Leaves Top Insider in Utter Disbelief appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The latest rumour du jour came courtesy of the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, who said the Jays are the “most likely fit” for three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer. Heyman went as far to suggest that Scherzer could arrive as part of a package deal with former teammate Pete Alonso.

The Blue Jays maintain interest in future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, according to Sportsnet. Toronto lost out on Japanese ace Roki Sasaki and still has an opening in the rotation behind Chris Bassitt,