"Shane Bieber, the right-hander the Jays acquired at the trade deadline, is sticking with the club for another year after opting into his $16 million player option. The option was a part of the deal he signed with the Cleveland Guardians last season and included a $4 million buyout, which would have been triggered had Bieber decided to test the open market."
"This is a considerable win for the Jays, as a starter of Bieber's calibre likely would have seen the organization have to spend more than the $16 million he is earning this year. Starters are earning considerably more these days, and the figures are easily surpassing $10 million plus. For example, last winter, Matt Boyd netted $14.5 million AAV with the Cubs,"
"For his career, the right-hander owns a 3.24 ERA and a 3.15 FIP across 883 1/3 innings with a 1.111 WHIP. Before the 2025 trade deadline, Bieber had spent his entire eight-year career with Cleveland, earning the 2020 Cy Young Award and two All-Star nominations. The Jays acquired Bieber at the trade deadline in exchange for prospect Khal Stephen, with the Jays needing to bolster the rotation for their run down the stretch and the postseason once Biebe"
On November 5th Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option and will remain with the Toronto Blue Jays for one more season. The option included a $4 million buyout that would have applied had he pursued free agency. Retaining Bieber avoids higher market costs amid rising starting-pitcher salaries. Bieber signed while recovering from Tommy John surgery, a factor that likely reduced his average annual value and prompted the option. For his career he has a 3.24 ERA, 3.15 FIP, 1.111 WHIP over 883 1/3 innings, won the 2020 Cy Young, earned two All-Star selections, and was acquired for prospect Khal Stephen.
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