Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing on a one-year contract worth $3 million, as reported by an anonymous source familiar with the negotiations. This comes as spring training progresses, and the contract is contingent on Scherzer passing a physical examination.

In addition to the base salary, Scherzer can earn up to $10 million in performance bonuses, reflecting the team's confidence in his potential contribution for the upcoming season. Last year, Scherzer's performance was somewhat mixed; he finished the season with a 5.19 ERA over 17 starts. Nevertheless, he played a pivotal role during the postseason, notably winning a crucial game in the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners.

At 41, Scherzer continues to be a significant figure in Major League Baseball, and his return to the Blue Jays signals the team's ambition to bolster their pitching roster. The team reached the World Series last season and is looking to capitalize on Scherzer's experience as they aim for another strong performance in the league this year.