Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman talk about Shane Bieber’s return to MLB after Tommy John surgery and how he was traded from the Cleveland Guardians to the Toronto Blue Jays during that time.

Highlighted by the long-awaited debut of Shane Bieber in a Blue Jays uniform, the former Cy Young winner will take the mound Friday against the Miami Marlins. From there, Toronto will turn to José Berríos on Saturday and Kevin Gausman on Sunday, a trio that underscores both the experience and depth Toronto now has at its disposal.

“And who can be kind of the most flexible.” What You Should Read Next Former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber to make his Blue Jays debut on Friday Acquired at the trade deadline, Bieber will be making his MLB return from Tommy John surgery when he ...

Bieber is reportedly nearing a return to the majors after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April of 2024. He’s carried a 2.45 ERA across six rehab starts in the minors this season and is expected to pitch at least once more before making his Blue Jays’ debut, per Axisa.

Just a few weeks ago, ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays were on the hunt for some starting pitching to upgrade their Major League rotation.