Max Scherzer continues to make strides toward a return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation.

Scherzer threw a bullpen of around 30 pitches on Friday, manager John Schneider told reporters on Saturday.

The Blue Jays are still working on the next plans for Scherzer, which could include another bullpen session or facing live hitters in Toronto. Once he faces live hitters, he will then go on a rehab assignment.

The 41-year-old has been battling forearm tendinitis as well as left ankle inflammation, which led to him being placed on the injured list on April 27.

Scherzer struggled to start the season, posting a 9.64 ERA with 10 strikeouts and eight walks in 18.2 innings. He left an April 6 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers after just two frames with forearm tendinitis.

The Blue Jays brought Scherzer back on a one-year, $3-million deal with up to $10 million in performance bonuses.