Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber's second rehab start with Buffalo is in the books
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber made his second rehab start with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons today.
Shane Bieber's debut with the Blue Jays is quickly approaching.
He made his Buffalo debut five days ago and didn't miss a beat from his Rubberducks rehab.
The right-hander continued his rehab from Tommy John surgery on Saturday, tossing 5.2 innings for triple-A Buffalo.
Bieber allowed two runs on four hits, while striking out six and allowing one walk.
Shane Bieber continues his rehab assignment for the @BuffaloBisons! The @BlueJays' right-hander whiffs 6 over 5 2/3 frames in his second appearance for his new organization.
Shane Bieber likely to have one more start with Triple-A Buffalo before making his Blue Jays debut
During an appearance on Blair and Barker on Friday, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Bieber's goal for Saturday's start was 70-75 pitches.
The 30-year-old threw 78 pitches against Worcester, 54 of which were strikes.
Bieber generated 14 whiffs and his fastball averaged 92.7 m.p.h., topping out at 93.9 m.p.h.
Shane Bieber is done after 5.2 innings for the #Bisons today. 78 pitches, 54 strikes. Overall...5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R/ER, 1 BB, 6 SO. 2-2, B6. #BlueJays
Schneider added that Bieber, Toronto's big addition at the trade deadline, would get one more rehab start with the target of 80-85 pitches before discussing the next steps.
Another impressive outing from Shane Bieber today, his 2nd with AAA Buffalo. 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 6 K & 78 pitches (54 strikes) Bieber induced 12 combined whiffs on 26 swings between his slider & cutter. Likely 1 more rehab outing coming. #BlueJays
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