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Blue Jays $16 Million Starter Heads to IL With ‘Inflammation’

Blue Jays $16 Million Starter Heads to IL With ‘Inflammation’

Summary

Shane Bieber, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, will start spring training on the injured list because of right forearm inflammation. Bieber, who was traded to the Blue Jays last year and helped them in the postseason, had opted to stay with the team for the 2026 season.

Key Facts

  • Shane Bieber is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • He missed the first part of the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery.
  • Bieber was traded from the Cleveland Guardians to the Blue Jays in 2025.
  • He decided to stay with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season instead of becoming a free agent.
  • Bieber will be on the injured list due to right forearm inflammation as spring training begins.
  • The team expects him to play a significant role in the upcoming season, despite the current injury.
  • The Blue Jays have not announced a specific timeline for his return.
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