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Blue Jays Face Fight to Keep Shane Bieber as Red Sox, Mets Circle

Analysts expect the right-hander to decline a $16 million option to seek a multi-year deal.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the sixth inning in game four of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Multiple reports indicate Bieber is likely to turn down his 2026 player option with Toronto.
  • The Athletic’s Jim Bowden has projected a three-year, $75 million contract for the 30-year-old starter.
  • WEEI’s Rob Bradford says the Red Sox are expected to pursue him again, with the Mets also linked by other reporting.
  • Analysts are urging Toronto to prioritize re-signing him, warning that losing Bieber along with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer would leave the rotation vulnerable.
  • Bieber strengthened his market by returning from Tommy John surgery to deliver key postseason outings, including a World Series win after four-plus months on the injured list.