Shane Bieber Makes Blue Jays MLB Return After Tommy John Surgery

Shane Bieber, who last pitched for the Cleveland Guardians before undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024, is set to make his Toronto Blue Jays debut on Friday against the Miami Marlins. After being traded to the Blue Jays at the 2025 trade deadline in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephen, Bieber has shown strong performance during his rehab assignments, posting a 1.86 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 29 minor league innings. Blue Jays manager John Schneider praised Bieber's professionalism and confidence, noting that his addition could allow the team to adopt a six-man rotation, which is beneficial for an aging pitching staff. Bieber's return is highly anticipated as the Blue Jays hold a lead in the AL East, and his presence adds depth to their rotation amid struggles from other pitchers like Jose Berrios and Chris Bassitt. Though the Blue Jays have yet to finalize their starting pitchers for the weekend series, Bieber's Friday start marks a significant moment for both the player and the team. Fans and the organization alike are eager to see how Bieber performs after his extensive recovery.