Summary
The San Francisco Giants are considering Shane Bieber, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, as a potential addition to their team. Bieber is seen as a strong choice because he is a former top pitcher and does not require draft pick compensation. The Giants aim to improve their starting pitching lineup for the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- The Giants are looking to strengthen their starting rotation in the offseason.
- Shane Bieber is being considered because he won't need a draft pick compensation and isn't expected to have a long, expensive contract.
- Bieber is a former Cy Young Award winner, which is a top honor for pitchers.
- He pitched in seven games for the Toronto Blue Jays after recovering from Tommy John surgery, a common procedure for pitchers.
- In those games, he achieved a 3.57 ERA, which measures a pitcher's effectiveness in preventing runs.
- Spotrac, a sports financial website, predicts Bieber's next contract could be a six-year deal worth about $145.59 million.
- Bringing Bieber to the team could form a strong trio of starting pitchers for the Giants.
