The Guardians traded Bieber to the Blue Jays July 31, 2025, getting right-handed prospect pitcher Khal Stephen in return. As it turn out, Stephen is now said to be progressing well after experiencing a right shoulder impingement.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider revealed that Shane Bieber will make his first start in nearly 17 months on Friday.

The wait is over. Friday night in Miami, Shane Bieber will make his Blue Jays debut. Manager John Schneider announced the news ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Pirates at PNC Park, and while the string of “TBD” that follows Bieber still holds plenty of intrigue,