"For Shane Bieber, he just did that for the Toronto Blue Jays this past Wednesday with perhaps their entire 2025 season on the line. Needing a big win to avoid going down 3-0 in the ALCS, Bieber delivered perhaps his best start in a Jays uniform. Other than the one blemish in the first inning that led to Julio Rodríguez's two-run home run, the former Cy Young winner was in total control of the Mariners' lineup all night."
"Just taking a look back at some of the recent trade deadline deals made in the Ross Atkins era in which the Blue Jays were contenders, the Bieber move certainly ranks right up there in terms of the significant impact they have had in the postseason. In 2023, Toronto had an underwhelming deadline that brought in the likes of Genesis Cabrera, Jordan Hicks and of course the infamous Paul DeJong addition as Bo Bichette's temporary replacement while he was out with an injury."
Shane Bieber, acquired at the trade deadline, delivered a crucial start to keep the Blue Jays alive in the ALCS by striking out eight and allowing only three additional hits over six innings after surrendering a first-inning two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez. The performance prevented a 3-0 series deficit and showcased Bieber’s control over the Mariners’ lineup. The trade ranks among impactful deadline additions in the Ross Atkins era when comparing postseason contributions. Recent deadline moves such as 2023’s additions (Genesis Cabrera, Jordan Hicks, Paul DeJong) had limited postseason effect, while Bieber’s start had immediate, substantive influence.
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