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Scherzer has been given a cortisone injection in his injured right thumb, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. The hope is that the injection will help reduce inflammation and discomfort ...

Medicare may cover cortisone shots if they are medically necessary for conditions like arthritis ... cover the cost of cortisone shots (steroid injections) if they are medically necessary.

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said Tuesday he hopes to be able to play catch in the next few days following a cortisone injection to treat his sore right thumb.

A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer had a cortisone injection on March 31, one day after being placed on the 15-day injured list because of thumb inflammation. He played catch several ...