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Shane Bieber shut down for remainder of Blue Jays' regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Shane Bieber shut down for remainder of Blue Jays' regular season

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that starting pitcher Shane Bieber will not return for the remainder of the regular season. Bieber was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 25, 2026, due to right teres major inflammation in his throwing shoulder and has been recovering since. While he is set to throw a side session this weekend in Texas, a return before the end of the season is off the table. There remains a possibility he could pitch in the postseason if the Blue Jays qualify. Bieber will become a free agent after this season, raising questions about his future with the team.

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Status Watch

•Bieber on the IL since August 25, 2026.
•Scheduled to throw a side session in Texas this weekend.
•Possibility of postseason play if Blue Jays qualify.
•Bieber will be a free agent after this season.

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8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Shane Bieber Shut Down for Rest of Blue Jays’ Regular Season

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The Toronto Blue Jays have shut down starting pitcher Shane Bieber for the remainder of the regular season this year.Bieber went on the 15-day IL on August 25, 2026, retroactive to August 21, 2026, with right teres major inflammation in his throwing shoulder.He has been recovering ever since and is scheduled to throw a side […] The post Shane Bieber Shut Down for Rest of Blue Jays’ Regular Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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