Max Scherzer makes his 500th career pitching appearance -- will it be his last?

Max Scherzer has reached his 500th career pitching appearance, leading to speculation about his potential retirement. The milestone follows the recent retirements of fellow veteran pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Justin Verlander.
Clayton Kershaw retired after last season and Justin Verlander is hanging it up after this year; could Scherzer be next?
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