US EditionPitcher Shane Bieber Heading to Blue Jays in Deal with Guardians
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 30 – The Guardians plan to trade Shane Bieber amid Emmanuel Clase's suspension and Bieber's uncertain return from Tommy John surgery, affecting their competitiveness and trade strategy.
- On July 31, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians, sending Khal Stephen in return, as part of deadline day activity.
- All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was sidelined through Aug. 31 in MLB’s gambling investigation, prompting MLB reporter Mark Feinsand to say the Guardians 'try to move' Bieber at the deadline following Clase’s suspension.
- Given his rehab status, interested clubs face over $7.2 million in costs for roughly two months of Shane Bieber, who won’t be ready for at least a week or two.
- Multiple clubs in the AL East and NL Central have shown interest, with the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs seen as potential fits for Shane Bieber.
- Facing diminished competitiveness, the Guardians, who were contenders last season, seem undecided at the trade deadline this year, amid recent roster challenges.
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Pitcher Shane Bieber heading to Blue Jays in deal with Guardians
Pitcher Shane Bieber is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians. Bieber is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April 2024 and has made five rehab starts.
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