Shane Bieber rejoins Blue Jays, likely to return from injury soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on June 19 and is expected to be activated from the injured list in the coming days, according to manager John Schneider. Bieber has not pitched this season due to elbow inflammation for which he was placed on the injured list. He completed a five-game rehab stint with Triple-A Buffalo, culminating in a start last Wednesday. Following the side session planned for Saturday at Wrigley Field, a decision regarding his activation will be made. Schneider reported that Bieber is feeling good and ready to proceed with the next steps.
- •Bieber rejoined the Blue Jays on June 19.
- •He has not pitched this season due to injury.
- •Completed a five-game rehab stint at Triple-A.
- •A side session is scheduled for Saturday.
- •Activation could happen as early as Monday.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays close to adding Cy Young award winner
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
- 7:29 PMESPN MLB — Bieber rejoins Jays, 'feeling good,' says manager
"The Toronto Blue Jays could soon receive a significant boost to their starting rotation. According to reports, former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber is nearing a return to the major league club after spending nearly the entire season on…
"Blue Jays righty Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.
"The 31-year-old Bieber just completed a five-game rehab stint with a start for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:56 PMBlue Jays close to adding Cy Young award winner
The Toronto Blue Jays could soon receive a significant boost to their starting rotation. According to reports, former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber is nearing a return to the major league club after spending nearly the entire season on…
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:46 PMBlue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
The 31-year-old Bieber just completed a five-game rehab stint with a start for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
- ESPN MLBJun 19, 2026, 7:29 PMBieber rejoins Jays, 'feeling good,' says manager
Blue Jays righty Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.
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