Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has been sidelined on the 15-day injured list due to a teres major muscle inflammation under his right shoulder, a setback for the team as they vie for a wild-card spot in the final stretch of the season. The placement on the injured list was backdated to the day after Bieber’s impressive seven-inning performance in a recent victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Manager John Schneider disclosed that Bieber experienced discomfort during a bullpen session following the game in New York, prompting an MRI scan that revealed a moderate to mild injury to his teres major muscle. Bieber, a former American League Cy Young Award winner, has a record of 5-2 this season with a 4.37 ERA, having already missed time earlier in the year due to elbow inflammation and forearm fatigue.
Schneider expressed optimism about Bieber’s potential return this season but refrained from providing a specific timeline. The Blue Jays, currently standing at 64-68, are trailing by two games for a wild-card spot in the American League. Despite the unfortunate timing of Bieber’s injury, Schneider acknowledged the team’s resilience in handling setbacks throughout the season.