Overview

• Toronto acquired Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians on July 31 in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephen.
• Bieber arrived in Toronto on Friday, threw a light bullpen session for pitching coach Pete Walker and is slated to pitch Sunday for Triple-A Buffalo.
• The 30-year-old is rehabbing from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, posting a 1.59 ERA in four minor-league outings.
• Under a two-year, $26 million deal with a 2026 player option, Bieber’s health timeline will influence both Toronto’s playoff rotation and his free-agency plans.
• Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins also added right-hander Louis Varland, first baseman Ty France and catcher Brandon Valenzuela to deepen pitching depth and bench support as Toronto leads the AL East by 3½ games.