Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for pitcher Shane Bieber while he was recovering from elbow surgery. Despite concerns about his recovery, the team expects him to be ready for the next season's opening game. Blue Jays' general manager Ross Atkins said they will monitor Bieber's progress and adjust his workload as needed.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Shane Bieber during the summer despite his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
- Tommy John surgery is an elbow surgery commonly performed on pitchers.
- Bieber returned to pitching over a year after his surgery.
- Ross Atkins, the Blue Jays' general manager, says they will monitor Bieber's recovery closely.
- Bieber decided to stay with the Blue Jays by exercising a player option in his contract.
- The team expects him to be ready to play by the opening day of the new season.
- The recovery process for Bieber has taken almost two years since his surgery.
