Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer threw side-throwing sessions on Sunday at the Rogers Centre [1].

The simultaneous progress of both pitchers is critical for the team as they attempt to stabilize their rotation. Returning these two veteran arms to the active roster could significantly alter the team's pitching depth for the remainder of the season.

Both athletes used the sessions as part of their ongoing rehabilitation work [1]. The team is using these exercises to assess how the pitchers feel and to determine if they are physically ready to return from the injured list [1].

Max Scherzer is currently progressing through a structured recovery plan. In his first rehab start, Scherzer pitched three scoreless innings [2]. This performance served as an early indicator of his recovery trajectory before moving into the side sessions conducted this week.

Manager John Schneider is monitoring the status of both players closely as they move through the final stages of their recovery. The team has not yet set a firm date for their return to the active roster, opting instead to evaluate the physical response to the workload.

"We’ll see how they feel and go from there," Schneider said [1].

The sessions at the Rogers Centre are designed to test arm strength and precision without the pressure of a full game environment. By focusing on side-throwing, the coaching staff can observe mechanics and velocity while minimizing the risk of re-injury.

“Both pitchers threw side‑throwing sessions on Sunday”

The return of Cease and Scherzer represents a pivotal shift in the Blue Jays' pitching strategy. By transitioning from rehab starts and side sessions back to the main rotation, Toronto aims to reduce the workload on its bullpen and regain the stability provided by high-strikeout starters.