It's time.
The Toronto Blue Jays haven't made any roster moves official yet. But it certainly seems like Shane Bieber is finally ready for his return to Major League Baseball.
The former Cy Young winner made his best rehab start yet on Friday night for the Triple-A Buffalo Bison. He went seven shutout innings, allowing six hits with no walks while striking out four.
SEVEN SHUTOUT FROM SHANE BIEBER! 🚫
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) August 16, 2025
absolutely dealin' 🔥
7.0ip, 6h, 0bb, 4k@MiLB | @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/wA8ihpu64v
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The plan was that Bieber would drive back to Toronto after the game with fellow rehabbing teammate George Springer. It'd be surprising if Bieber had to make the drive the other way anytime soon.
He even threw 90 pitches, so he's fully stretched out and ready to rock.
The Blue Jays acquired Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians before the trade deadline knowing he'd need some more rehab time. Bieber hasn't pitched in the majors since April 2024 because of Tommy John surgery.
He's looking more and more like he'll be worth the wait for Toronto, which will welcome his veteran presence, experience and still-strong ability into the rotation.
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Bieber lines up to start against the Miami Marlins next week, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.
But whenever that first Toronto start comes for Bieber, expect Blue Jays fans to be pumped up.
This is the type of addition that can impact a pennant race. The Blue Jays want to hold onto the AL East lead, and they want more.
Bieber looks ready to help them do just that.
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