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Blue Jays Confirm Cautious Plan for Shane Bieber After Forearm Fatigue Report

Toronto will manage his ramp-up week to week with Opening Day described as a realistic target.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on after the third out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 01: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 20: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks to the dugout during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners in game seven of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Centre on October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Athletic reported that Bieber experienced forearm fatigue late in 2025 and has begun offseason rehab.
  • GM Ross Atkins said Bieber is in a strong position but could start the season short of 100% as the team staggers his ramp-up.
  • Atkins characterized an Opening Day return as a realistic outcome, stopping short of a firm commitment.
  • Bieber exercised a $16 million player option for 2026, and multiple reports note industry speculation that health concerns and avoiding a free-agent physical factored into the choice.
  • Toronto added starters Dylan Cease on a seven-year, $210 million deal and Cody Ponce for $30 million, moves that deepen rotation options as Bieber’s spring workload is monitored.