Overview

• The start will be his first major-league appearance since April 2, 2024, when elbow trouble led to Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL.
• Across seven minor-league rehab outings this summer, he posted a 1.86 ERA with a 0.86 WHIP, 37 strikeouts and two walks in 29 innings.
• Toronto acquired the 30-year-old right-hander from the Guardians on July 31 in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephen.
• He joins a rotation that includes Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt.
• Manager John Schneider said the team’s rotation alignment remains fluid this week as they monitor starters’ workloads ahead of Bieber’s return.