Reports: Bieber to stick with Toronto Blue Jays
- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has chosen to exercise his player option and remain with the team,according to multiple reports.
- Bieber made seven regular-season starts for Toronto in 2023, posting a 3.57 earned run average (ERA).
- By exercising his player option, Bieber avoids entering free agency at age 30.
Shane Bieber Opts to Remain with Toronto Blue Jays
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Updated November 5,2023 at 3:13 PM EST
Key Takeaways
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has chosen to exercise his player option and remain with the team,according to multiple reports. The Blue Jays have not yet officially confirmed the decision. Bieber,28,joined the Blue Jays via trade from the Cleveland Guardians during the 2023 season.
Bieber’s 2023 Performance
Bieber made seven regular-season starts for Toronto in 2023, posting a 3.57 earned run average (ERA). He notably pitched effectively in the postseason, earning the win in Game 4 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In that game, he pitched 5.1 innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out three batters.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles.Brynn Anderson/The associated Press
Player Option Details
By exercising his player option, Bieber avoids entering free agency at age 30. The financial terms of the option were not immediately disclosed, but exercising the option guarantees his salary for the 2024 season. This decision provides the Blue Jays with a key piece of their pitching rotation for the upcoming year.
Trade from Cleveland Guardians
The Blue Jays acquired Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians at the trade deadline in a move aimed at bolstering their pitching staff for a postseason run. MLB.com details the trade, which sent prospects to Cleveland in exchange for the All-Star pitcher.