Bieber's resume speaks for itself. The 29-year-old righty sports a career 3.22 ERA with 958 strikeouts over 843 innings of work. Along with his Cy Young win in 2020 (8-1, 1.63 ERA), Bieber finished fourth in voting for the Cy Young in 2019 and seventh in 2022. However, health concerns are significant as he made just two starts during the 2024 season before undergoing Tommy John surgery. This raises questions about his availability for the upcoming season.
According to @ByRobertMurray, the Red Sox have had conversations with Shane Bieber's representation. He'll likely start the season on the IL after undergoing Tommy John last April. It was noted that the Red Sox roster will be "much improved" by the end of the offseason. This signifies a calculated risk as they pursue a player with a potentially high ceiling but uncertain readiness for the next season.
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