Max Scherzer heading north of the border rounds out an intriguing and deep Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation that also features Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Chris Bassitt.

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced and was pending a physical.