Scherzer (forearm) has been cleared to start for the Rangers on Wednesday against the Astros, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer was lifted a little early from his previous start because of some tightness in his right forearm, but he got through his between-starts bullpen session with no issues and is ready to go for Wednesday's key division showdown. The veteran right-hander boasts a 2.21 ERA in six starts since joining the Rangers.

Scherzer (forearm) completed a bullpen session Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers will likely check back in with Scherzer and see how he's feeling Monday, but if he came out of the side session no worse for the wear, he should be able to make his next turn through the rotation Wednesday versus Houston. Scherzer relayed that he felt tightness in his forearm during his last start Friday against the Twins, but it didn't prevent him from striking out seven over six scoreless frames before he exited the contest.

Scherzer experienced forearm tightness during his start Friday in the Twins' loss to the Rangers, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. He was removed after six innings and 88 pitches, the fewest he's thrown since May 21.

EDGE Analysis

While the phrase "forearm tightness" is an ominous one for pitchers, Scherzer said he wasn't injured and feels the issue isn't serious enough to prevent him from making his next turn through the rotation. The right-hander emphasized that he was feeling fine during his six innings but didn't want to extend the outing due to the forearm issue. Manager Bruce Bochy also downplayed any concern about Scherzer's health, telling MLB.com that "it's more of a fatigue thing." The team will monitor Scherzer for the next few days and see how he feels coming out of his between-starts bullpen session Sunday.

Scherzer allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer lasted just 3.2 innings in an uncharacteristically poor start against the Brewers last Sunday, but he was back in form for this one. He's logged quality starts in four of his five outings with the Rangers, allowing nine runs over 30.2 innings with a 40:10 K:BB in that span. Overall, he's at a 3.71 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 161:40 K:BB through 138.1 innings this season when accounting for his time with the Mets. Scherzer is lined up to make his next start at home in a rematch with the Twins.

Scherzer (12-5) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer struggled with his command and threw 99 pitches (61 strikes) despite not finishing the fourth inning. He had given up just four runs through 20 innings during his first three starts as a Ranger before Sunday's hiccup. On the year, he's sporting a 3.77 ERA with a 151:39 K:BB through 131.1 frames. Scherzer's next outing is lined up to be in Minnesota.

Scherzer (12-4) allowed one hit and a walk over seven shutout frames Monday, striking out 11 and earning a win against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer steamrolled the Angels' lineup, retiring the final 16 batters he faced in the blowout win. The veteran right forced 20 whiffs while throwing 72 of 100 pitches for strikes. He's now 3-0 with a 26:5 K:BB and a 1.80 ERA through three starts since being traded to the Rangers. Scherzer will carry a 3.67 ERA into his next outing, which is currently lined up to be at home against the Brewers.

Scherzer (11-4) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer has won both of his starts since he was traded to the Rangers, amassing a 15:4 K:BB over 13 innings along the way. He's logged four quality starts in five outings since the All-Star break. For the season, he's at a 3.88 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 136:34 K:BB through 120.2 innings over 21 starts between the Rangers and the Mets. The 39-year-old is projected for a home start versus the Angels early next week.

Scherzer (10-4) earned the win Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the White Sox. He struck out nine.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't quite the start that Scherzer might have hoped for in his Texas debut, as the right-hander allowed back-to-back singles and two walks in the first inning, leading to three runs. He settled in after that however, shutting out the White Sox over the next five innings while fanning nine batters, marking just his fourth start this season with at least nine strikeouts. Scherzer has won each of his last two starts, though he's now issued at least two walks in seven straight outings.

Scherzer will make his Rangers debut Thursday against the White Sox at Globe Life Field.

EDGE Analysis

Over the weekend, Scherzer waived his no-trade clause to facilitate a trade to Texas, marking his return to the American League for the first time since 2014, when he pitched for the Tigers. Though his numbers have taken a significant step back this season from 2022 while he's served up home runs at a career-high rate, the 39-year-old Scherzer still profiles as a strong top-of-the-rotation arm and should bolster the Rangers' hopes of claiming their first AL West crown since 2016. The move from the Mets' Citi Field to the Rangers' Globe Life Field represents a slight downgrade in terms of park factors, but Scherzer's overall fantasy outlook could improve with the team change since he'll be backed by a stronger offense that can help propel him to more wins.

The Mets agreed to trade Scherzer to the Rangers on Saturday in exchange for Luisangel Acuna, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scherzer waived his full no-trade protection to allow the deal to go through and also exercised his $43.33 million player option for 2024, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The 39-year-old allowed just one run over seven innings Friday against the Nationals, so he won't debut for his new team until the middle of next week. The acquisition is good timing for Texas since ace Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is having his second straight start skipped Sunday in San Diego, and the addition of Scherzer will provide some relief to the rotation.