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Shane Bieber Set for Blue Jays Debut Friday in Miami

The former Cy Young winner returns from Tommy John surgery after seven sharp rehab starts to bolster a rotation Toronto is managing carefully for workload.

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 1: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout ahead of play against the Kansas City Royals in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 1, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Aug 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws balls during batting practice before a game against the Chicago Cubs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images/ File Photo
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 24: A detail of the Toronto Blue Jays logo on a hat during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 24, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Manager John Schneider confirmed Bieber will start against the Marlins on Aug. 22 in what will be his first MLB outing since April 2, 2024.
  • Bieber logged seven rehab starts across Cleveland and Toronto affiliates with a 1.86 ERA, 37 strikeouts and two walks in 29 innings, capped by seven scoreless frames on 90 pitches for Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Toronto acquired Bieber from the Guardians at the July 31 trade deadline in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephen.
  • Schneider said rotation plans remain fluid and could include a six-man setup, with decisions driven by starter workload and health.
  • Bieber joins a veteran group featuring Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, José Berríos and Eric Lauer as the AL East–leading Blue Jays look to strengthen their postseason push.