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Rangers leave injured Scherzer off ALDS roster The Rangers have left pitcher Max Scherzer off the team’s ALDS roster as he continues to rehab a shoulder injury. Lefty John Means is not on the O’s roster as he is dealing with a sore elbow.

Scherzer faces live hitters, hopes for ALDS return Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer threw to live batters on Friday for the first time since Sept. 12, when he went on the injured list with a right shoulder strain, with hopes on returning to the team in some capacity for the playoffs.

Twins to start Ober vs. Astros in Game 1 of ALDS The Twins will start righty Bailey Ober in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Saturday against the Astros, who will start Justin Verlander.