Video: Rangers' Max Scherzer Says He Won't Waive No-Trade Clause at 2024 MLB Deadline
July 11, 2024
Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer confirmed that he isn't planning on waiving his no-trade clause ahead of the July 30 MLB trade deadline.
"Yeah, I'm not gonna do that, but I just don't think I have to even think about that," Scherzer said in an interview with Foul Territory TV. "I think we're gonna play better baseball. It's gonna be a moot point to even talk about, so I think we're gonna win here"
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The Rangers sit at 44-49 on the season as a whole and are currently seven games back of the final AL Wild Card spot.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale previously reported on Sunday that "rival" general managers expect the Rangers to make Scherzer available on the trade market, as well as fellow starters Michael Lorenzen and Andrew Heaney.
However, Scherzer owns a no-trade clause and can veto a potential deal in order to stay with Texas and become a free agent at the end of the season. He appears to be content with staying on the Rangers after playing with four separate teams since the start of the 2021 season.
Scherzer has only made four starts in 2024, as his debut was delayed until June 23 after undergoing back surgery following the 2023 season. His recovery was also stalled by a nerve issue that extended up to his right triceps.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner has still looked impressive on the mound in limited action, compiling a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record. He's given up 19 hits in 23.1 innings, striking out 17 batters compared to just three walks allowed.
While the Rangers' World Series defense has gotten off to a rough start, Scherzer doesn't appear to be interested in a change of scenery before the end of the season. Texas will attempt to climb back into the AL postseason picture during the team's next game, a clash with the Houston Astros on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET.
