Blue Jays star Max Scherzer emphasized the value of players and the front office being accountable ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. Max Scherzer was defiant as the MLB's trade deadline on Aug. 3 gets closer for him and the Toronto Blue Jays this season. Scherzer is going through the 19th season of his career in the majors, his second with the Blue Jays. How Max Scherzer, Blue Jays played against CardinalsArticle Continues BelowMax Scherzer and the Blue Jays will hope for better success throughout the second half of the 2026 season. The Blue Jays will look to bounce back in their next series, being on the road.