Xue Ze recovered from a thumb injury and shot 4.1 rounds and 56 goals in the first game of rehabilitation

Even though the Blue Jays have been MLB's hottest team lately, the focus today is on the triple-A field 400 miles away, where Max Scherzer started 4.1 games and conceded two points for the triple-A Buffalo team, completing four strikeouts with 56 goals. The future Hall of Famer's long road to recovery has reached a critical juncture.

"It's definitely the triple-A game I've been following the most recently," Blue Jays head coach John Schneider said ahead of his team's 8-0 loss to the Phillies "at least the most frequent." "

Since the recurrence of the old thumb injury in spring training, Xue Ze has always regarded 50 balls as a dangerous threshold. There is no obstacle to practicing throwing in the cowshed, but prolonging the number of innings will induce discomfort. This rehabilitation is not just about adjusting the state, and the unknown factors make daily feedback crucial.

"I only care about how Max feels tomorrow," Schneider emphasizes, "and the data is meaningless." Aim for 60-65 goals, reach the ball speed and exit healthy. The key is to observe the recovery and move forward. "

Ball speed contrast is in focus
Given that Xue Ze will only start 3 innings in 2025, his 2024 Ranger period data is more valuable (3.95 pre-injury self-blame score):

2024 Base Ball Speed (Usage)
Speeddo: 92.5 mph (44.3%)
Slideball: 85.0 mph (22.3%)
Speed Dome: 82.8 mph (13.9%)
Curveball: 74.7 mph (13.9%)
Slice ball: 86.6 mph (6.0%)

Measured ball speed today (56 ball samples)
Speedball: 91.9 mph
Slide: 83.3 mph
Speed dome: 83.4 mph
Curveball: 74.1 mph
Chipping ball: 85.7 mph

The speedball changes are the most noticeable: 93 mph (94 peak) in the front, 91-92.5 in the back, and 87.8 and 89.5 in the final two.

"We track the number of balls, the ball speed, the quality of the ball and the feeling after the game," Schneider revealed after the game, "and he feels he is in good shape and will return to Toronto tomorrow to assess the progress of the recovery." Looking at it as a whole, it is a safe first step. "

Rehabilitation Roadmap
Ideally, Xue Ze can start for the Blue Birds in the next battle, but the reality needs to be more cautious. "At least one more rehab game," Schneider planned, "the current plan is: after meeting with the team, the cowpen practice throwing, and then play 3A with a normal rest." "

Based on this calculation, Xerzer will travel to Worcester (40 miles west of Boston) for Buffalo next Thursday. If you need to take additional breaks, it may be postponed until Friday. Either way, it points to the return of the key series at the end of June, with the Yankees visiting Toronto from July 1 to July 4, and if the Blue Jays maintain their current streak, this game could be a Sentinel for the East Throne. Xue Ze's return will add key weight to the team's impact on the division championship.