Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer, 42, moved into 10th place all-time in MLB strikeouts on August 9, 2026, surpassing Hall of Famer Walter Johnson. Making his ninth start of the season, Scherzer now has 3,516 career strikeouts. The milestone came during the Blue Jays' 7-5 victory.