In an exciting development for Texas Rangers fans, star pitcher Max Scherzer has announced that he will be making his season debut in Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field. This will mark Scherzer's first major league start since Game 3 of the World Series last year.

After experiencing a loss of grip strength following a rehab start on June 15 with Triple-A Round Rock Express, Scherzer's return was briefly delayed. However, the right-hander is now eager to get back on the mound and compete.

Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young award winner, had a challenging season last year due to several injuries. After joining the Rangers from the New York Mets in a trade, he was limited to just eight regular season starts due to a teres major muscle strain. Additionally, he was pulled from his sole World Series start due to back spasms. Following the season, Scherzer underwent back surgery in December, and although he rehabbed well, he was later sidelined with thumb soreness and nerve inflammation in his right hand.

Despite not displaying his usual velocity in his two rehab starts this month, Scherzer remains hopeful that his performance on Sunday will see his velocity increase. The veteran pitcher thrives under high-pressure atmospheres, and he believes that being back in a major league setting will bring out his best.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy expressed his excitement for Scherzer's return, mentioning that the team had been cautious in ensuring his thumb would not hinder his performance. Bochy also shared that right-hander Dane Dunning, with a 4.73 ERA in 12 starts this season, will now move to the bullpen to accommodate Scherzer's return.

The addition of Scherzer to the starting rotation, which already includes Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Lorenzen, Jon Gray, and Andrew Heaney, is expected to bolster the Rangers' staff and provide a boost to their bullpen.

As the anticipation grows for Sunday's game, fans are eager to witness Scherzer's highly-anticipated return and see how he contributes to the Rangers' quest for success this season.

Note: This article is based on information provided by Evan Grant.