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Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer Passes Cy Young In Strikeouts

Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Max Scherzer continues to climb the all-time strikeout list.

When the Washington Nationals signed Max Scherzer before the start of the 2015 season, they had no idea what they were in store for. When he signed his massive seven-year deal worth $210 million, some thought it was an overpay.