Shane Bieber rejoins Blue Jays, likely to return from injury soon
ESPN MLB • 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.
- 7:29 PMESPN MLB — Bieber rejoins Jays, 'feeling good,' says manager
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
"Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said. Bieber, the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner, hasn’t pitched this season. The 31-year-old Bieber just completed a five-game rehab stint with a start for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
"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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External links- 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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 6:07 PMBlue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said. Bieber, the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner, hasn’t pitched this season. 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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