Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an inflammation in his teres major muscle, a setback for the team as they vie for a wild-card spot in the final stretch of the season. The move was made retroactive to the day after Bieber’s strong performance against the Tampa Bay Rays, where he pitched seven innings in a 5-1 victory.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider revealed that Bieber experienced discomfort during a bullpen session in New York, prompting an MRI that diagnosed a moderate to mild teres major injury. Bieber, the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner, has a record of 5-2 this season with a 4.37 ERA, having already dealt with a stint on the injured list earlier in the year due to elbow and forearm issues.
Schneider expressed hope for Bieber’s return this season but could not provide a specific timeline. With Toronto currently two games behind a wild-card spot, the timing of Bieber’s injury is unfortunate, given his recent form. Schneider acknowledged the challenge but emphasized the team’s resilience in facing such setbacks throughout the season.