Blue Jays Land Shane Bieber, Add Key Players

The Toronto Blue Jays made a major move at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians, hoping to boost their playoff push. Bieber, still recovering from Tommy John surgery, is considered a high-risk, high-reward addition and has shown promise in recent rehab starts, though his return date is uncertain. In the deal, the Guardians received top pitching prospect Khal Stephen. The Blue Jays also added reliever Louis Varland and infielder Ty France from the Twins, and catching prospect Brandon Valenzuela from the Padres to strengthen their roster. Optimism surrounds Bieber's potential impact on the rotation, and his arrival has sparked lighthearted attention due to jokes about his name. The Guardians, meanwhile, acquire a promising minor league arm as they reshape their roster.