Another Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has hit the infirmary.
Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, the team announced on Monday.
Right-handed reliever Chase Lee was recalled from the triple-A Buffalo Bisons in a corresponding move.
Scherzer, 41, struggled in his last outing Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing seven runs on six hits and three homers in just 2.1 innings.
The veteran righty has just one strikeout over his last two starts, spanning 8.1 innings.
On the season, he holds a 9.64 ERA with 10 strikeouts and eight walks in 18.2 innings. He left an April 6 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers after just two frames with the same forearm tendinitis.
Scherzer told reporters that he has been advised to rest for five to seven days before making a decision on next steps. He said he hasn't been able to land and rotate properly on his left ankle because of the injury.
Scherzer had been scheduled to start Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. He joins fellow starters Jose Berrios, Shane Bieber and Cody Ponce on the IL, with Trey Yesavage slated for his season debut Tuesday.
Lee, meanwhile, will be active Monday against the Red Sox (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT) and would be making his team debut if he gets into the game.
The Blue Jays acquired the side-armer in a December trade with the Detroit Tigers. He had a 4.10 ERA in 32 relief appearance for the AL Central club last season.
With the Bisons, Lee owns a 1.32 ERA with 12 strikeouts and two saves over nine games.
