Blue Jays manager John Schneider gives huge update on 2X All-Star Shane Bieber
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Toronto Blue Jays newest acquistion Shane Bieber could take the mound as soon as Sunday as he gears up for a rehab outing with triple-A Buffalo.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters on Friday that the 2X All-Star flew into Toronto earlier that day to discuss options with his new team.
New Blue Jay Shane Bieber warming up before he throws a pen here at Rogers Centre
Shane Bieber will throw a bullpen in Toronto today and will likely make his next start Sunday with Triple-A Buffalo, John Schneider says.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider says Shane Bieber is excited to be in Toronto and on track to pitch on Sunday
"Conversation was quick, he got here around 3, just a quick 'Hi, nice to meet you, respect what you've done in the game so far, excited to have you.' He's excited to be here," Schneider said. "He's gonna throw off the mound today and I think stay on track for his next rehab outing on Sunday.
"I think whenever you get a chance to add a guy with his track record and I think potential to help us moving forward, it's really, really exciting. He's a game-changer on the mound, for sure."
Shane Bieber's next rehab outing could be as soon as Sunday in Buffalo per John Schneider. Jays discussing options with Bieber in Toronto today.
The Blue Jays landed Bieber early Thursday, sending double-A pitching prospect Khal Stephen to the Cleveland Guardians in the swap.
The 30-year-old hasn't made an MLB start in nearly one-and-a-half years, as he underwent Tommy John surgery after only making two starts to open the 2024 season.
However, after suffering a brief setback - experiencing elbow soreness after his first rehab start May 31, Bieber has been progressing well.
He has made three rehab starts since, tallying a 1.59 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 11.1 innings split between the rookie, high-A and double-A levels.
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