Scherzer to the injured list

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15 day injured list with a hamstring strain, the team announced today. Taking his place is pitcher Gerson Garabito, who has been recalled from AAA Round Rock after being optioned yesterday.

Unfortunate news for Scherzer, who returned to the majors on September 14 with a four inning start against the Seattle Mariners, and who was hoping to make another start or two before the season ended. Instead, the 40 year old will finish the season on the injured list. For the year he put up a 3.95 ERA and 4.18 FIP in 43.1 innings over nine starts.

When Scherzer has been able to pitch, he’s pitched effectively this year. The problem is that he has…