"Thankfully, it seems like he'll be ready for the start of the season. Acquired in a deal before the trade deadline, Bieber hadn't pitched since the very start of the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. In fact, it was nearly a month before he made his Blue Jays' debut. It was a successful outing against the Miami Marlins on the road, going six innings while giving up just two hits and one earned run. Overall, he finished the season with a 3.57 ERA and 4.47 FIP in 40.1 innings pitched."
"Bieber was solid in the postseason as well. He struggled in his start against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series, but pitched well in the American League Championship Series and had a strong start in the World Series. Of course, his World Series will be remembered for the solo home run he gave up in the 11th inning of Game 7, but Bieber finished with a strong 3.86 ERA and 4.26 FIP."
"Early in the off-season, he shocked everyone when he didn't opt out of his contract, instead settling on an additional year while making $16 million. With a full season at 100%, it won't be surprising if Bieber returns to the form that made him an ace for the Cleveland Guardians."
Toronto will monitor Shane Bieber during spring after his recovery from Tommy John surgery, with expectations he will be ready for the season. Bieber was acquired before the trade deadline and did not pitch from early 2024 until nearly a month into his Blue Jays tenure. He debuted with six innings, two hits and one earned run against the Miami Marlins, finishing the regular season with a 3.57 ERA and 4.47 FIP in 40.1 innings. Bieber had mixed postseason results: a rough Game 3 start versus the Yankees, strong ALCS outings, and a solid World Series showing despite surrendering a late solo homer in Game 7. He declined to opt out and added a year at $16 million, and a full healthy season could allow him to return to his prior ace form.
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