Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays might lose pitcher Shane Bieber, who has performed well after his recovery from surgery. If Bieber leaves, the team could look to Brandon Woodruff, another strong pitcher, as a replacement. Woodruff has a current mutual option with the Brewers, which he is likely to decline for a better deal.
Key Facts
- Shane Bieber is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays and has a 3.72 ERA in five starts.
- Bieber is a former Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star.
- The Blue Jays acquired Bieber while he was recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- Bieber might opt out of his current contract for a more lucrative one.
- Brandon Woodruff, another accomplished pitcher, is predicted as a potential replacement for Bieber.
- Woodruff has a 3.32 ERA in 11 starts this season for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Woodruff is expected to decline his $20 million mutual option to seek a longer-term contract.
- The Blue Jays will have openings in their pitching rotation, as other pitchers like Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt are also becoming free agents.
