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Blue Jays Acquire Former Cy Young Winner Shane Bieber from Guardians

Toronto sent top prospect Khal Stephen to Cleveland to reinforce its veteran rotation for a postseason push

Mar 12, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) bats against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter in first inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, August 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
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Overview

  • The Blue Jays and Guardians completed a one-for-one trade sending 2020 AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber to Toronto in exchange for right-handed prospect Khal Stephen.
  • Bieber agreed last fall to a one-year, $14 million contract with a $16 million player option for 2026 and has been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery since April 2024.
  • In four minor-league rehab starts this season he recorded a 1.59 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 11⅓ innings and is expected to rejoin the major league rotation in early August.
  • Khal Stephen, 22, was Toronto’s No. 5 prospect after going 9-1 with a 2.06 ERA across three minor-league levels this season.
  • The transaction underscores Toronto’s push to fortify its rotation for a late-season playoff drive and Cleveland’s pivot toward youth and long-term rebuilding.