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Blue Jays Demote Fisher, Move Lauer to Bullpen as Shane Bieber Set for Friday Debut

The roster shuffle follows Shane Bieber’s post–Tommy John rehab after a deadline trade from Cleveland.

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TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 1: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout during play against the Kansas City Royals in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 1, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 2: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays smiles ahead of their MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on August 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Toronto plans to activate the former Cy Young winner for his first start with the club Friday in Miami after completing Triple-A work.
  • The team officially optioned rookie right-hander Braydon Fisher on Thursday to clear an active-roster spot, even though he has a 3.05 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings.
  • Starter Eric Lauer transitions to the bullpen to accommodate Bieber, carrying a 2.76 ERA with 87 strikeouts in 88 innings and a team-best 2.7 WAR.
  • Lauer described the role change as fluid, and manager John Schneider said tough conversations were required as the staff adjusts.
  • Bieber posted that the game will be the first start his son attends in person, while Toronto views his addition as a significant reinforcement for its AL East push.