Max Scherzer's 8-year-old Played Big Hand in His Re-Signing With Blue Jays

In case you haven't heard, Mad Max is back with the Toronto Blue Jays. In the wee overnight hours last night, three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer signed a one-year deal to return to the American League champions. And no one could be happier than his eight-year old daughter, Brooke.

In fact, you might say, it could even have been her convincing letter written to the Blue Jays this winter that played a hand in her dad's return.

If you haven’t seen this yet. Max Scherzer’s daughter wrote the Blue Jays a letter in December asking them to bring her dad back. Her mom, Erica posted it on instagram.

“I am looking forward to coming back next season.”

Turns out, the young lady has some pull. pic.twitter.com/5dbR6IPrUy
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) February 26, 2026

"Dere (Dear) Blue Jays," she began, "I am so sorry that you didn't win the World Series. I hope that you win next time. I hope my dad is back on the team.

"My whole family loves spending time in Toronto with our dad. We loved the aquarium, the See And (CN) Tower and of course, the stadium. I am looking forward to coming back next season.

"Love, Max Scherzer daughter."

Obviously, after reading that, the Blue Jays had no choice but to bring him back.

Scherzer had a big smile on his face as he joined a Toronto radio show on Thursday to talk about his signing, and alluded to the fact that his family members were thrilled as well.

“Toronto was definitely a team I wanted to come back to… it was a great fit not just for me, but for my family as well." 💙

Max Scherzer joins @SNJeffBlair and Kevin Barker to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Blue Jays. pic.twitter.com/Qsh8GSvDcN
— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) February 26, 2026

“Toronto was definitely a team I wanted to come back to… It was a great fit for not only myself, but for my family as well."

Clearly.

Scherzer had a tough regular season, with some hot streaks and cold streaks, struggling with a thumb injury that radiated to his forearm and shoulder. He started 17 games, pitched 85 innings and had a 5.19 ERA.

But in the playoffs, he was vintage Mad Max. In three starts, including Game 7 of the World Series, he posted a 3.77 ERA.

Now, Max, and Brooke, are ready to run it back with the AL Champs.