Overview

• Bieber developed soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow after a bullpen session on June 3, prompting the Guardians to cancel his scheduled Double-A Akron rehab start.
• He underwent Tommy John surgery on April 12, 2024, and logged 2 ⅓ scoreless innings in his first rehab outing on May 31 in the Arizona Complex League.
• Manager Stephen Vogt said Bieber has already been evaluated by team doctors and will now consult with Dr. Keith Meister for further assessment.
• Team officials indicate the setback will delay his promotion back to Cleveland’s major league rotation, which had been targeted for later this month.
• With Bieber sidelined and Ben Lively also out following Tommy John surgery, the Guardians’ rotation currently relies on Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, Luis Ortiz, Slade Cecconi and Logan Allen.