Max Scherzer underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back and will be out of the Texas rotation until the summer of 2024:

He joins Jacob deGrom and newly acquired right-hander Tyler Mahle on the injured list to begin 2024. DeGrom and Mahle are recovering from Tommy John surgery; both could return mid-to-late summer — along with Scherzer.

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The Rangers could field an awesome rotation going into the playoffs if everyone heals well. With their offense, that kind of staff would give them an excellent chance to be the first team to repeat as World Champions this century.