Max Scherzer Has an Arm Injury

May 6, 2026, 21:37
CanadaSports

Introduction

Max Scherzer plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a hurt arm and needs more help from doctors.

Main Body

Max is 41 years old. He has a problem with his right arm and his left ankle. His ankle is better now. But his arm still hurts. Max tried to throw a ball on Wednesday. His arm still felt wrong. Doctors took a picture of his arm. The picture shows no problem, but Max still feels pain. Max is not playing well this year. He lost many games. He has a contract for 3 million dollars. He can get 10 million more dollars if he plays more. His manager is John Schneider. John does not know when Max will play again. Max needs more medical tests first.

Conclusion

Max Scherzer is still hurt. He does not have a date to return to the game.

Learning

đŸĻ´ The 'Body + Feeling' Pattern

When you want to say something is wrong with your body, use: [Body Part] + [Feeling/Problem]

  • Right arm →\rightarrow hurts
  • Left ankle →\rightarrow is better
  • Arm →\rightarrow felt wrong

💰 Talking About Money (Simple Numbers)

In A2 English, we use numbers to show value. Look at these two types:

  1. Fixed amount: "3 million dollars" (He has this now).
  2. Possible amount: "10 million more" (He might get this later).

đŸšĢ Saying 'No' with Action Verbs

To say someone cannot do something or something isn't happening, use does not or is not:

  • Max is not playing (Happening now →\rightarrow No)
  • John does not know (Fact →\rightarrow No)
  • He does not have a date (Possession →\rightarrow No)

Vocabulary Learning

arm (n.)
the upper part of the body from the shoulder to the hand
Example:He has a sore arm after playing baseball.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:She hurt her arm while throwing the ball.
doctor (n.)
a person who treats people who are sick or injured
Example:He saw a doctor for his arm injury.
pain (n.)
the feeling of hurting
Example:The pain in his arm was very strong.
throw (v.)
to send something by force through the air
Example:He tried to throw a ball.
ball (n.)
a round object used in games
Example:He threw a ball to his teammate.
game (n.)
an activity that people do for fun
Example:He cannot play in the game because of his injury.
play (v.)
to do a sport or game
Example:He will play again next season.
year (n.)
a period of 12 months
Example:He has been injured for one year.
lost (v.)
to no longer have or be unable to find
Example:He lost many games this year.
contract (n.)
an agreement between people or companies
Example:He has a contract that pays him money.
money (n.)
currency that people use to buy things
Example:He could earn more money if he plays.