Max Scherzer took what the Toronto Blue Jays hope is a significant step in his return from a right thumb injury when he threw to hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in March.

Toronto Blue Jays (16-20, fourth in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (15-20, fifth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Thursday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (2-2, 2.