SHANE BIEBER NEWS

Shane Bieber gets back in win column as Guardians beat Reds Shane Bieber allowed one run in six innings to pick up his first win in 3 1/2 months, lifting the host Cleveland Guardians to a 4-3 victory...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shaky in return to rotation Bieber came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-8 win over the Orioles, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Two of the runs charged to Bieber in his first big-league start since July 9 scored on a wild pitch in the second inning and his own throwing error in the third. The veteran right-hander had some good moments too though, escaping that third-inning jam with a double-play grounder and a strikeout, and he left the mound after throwing 52 of 81 pitches for strikes. It's been a tough, injury-plagued season for Bieber, whose 3.91 ERA and 12.5 WHIP are his highest marks since he was a rookie in 2018, but he'll likely make one more start before the regular season is through, on the road next weekend in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Bieber keeps Guardians return in perspective: 'A step in the right direction' Shane Bieber allowed five runs in five innings and struck out five Orioles hitters in his big league return.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Shane Bieber Describes First Start For Guardians Since Coming Off Injured List Shane Bieber throws 5.0 innings for the Cleveland Guardians against the Baltimore Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shane Bieber Describes First Start For Guardians Since Coming Off Injured List Shane Bieber throws 5.0 innings for the Cleveland Guardians against the Baltimore Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Activated ahead of start The Guardians reinstated Bieber (elbow) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against Baltimore, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Bieber looked good in his two minor-league rehab outings, surrendering just one run across 7.1 frames while striking out 11 batters. However, he'll be limited to roughly 80 pitches as he makes his first start since mid-July and will face an Orioles offense that ranks ninth in the majors in OPS (.750).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians activate RHP Shane Bieber from 60-day IL The Cleveland Guardians activated right-hander Shane Bieber from the 60-day injured list on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Slated to start Friday Bieber (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Orioles at Progressive Field, MLB.com reports.

Impact Guardians manager Terry Francona confirmed that Bieber will be cleared to make his first start for Cleveland since the All-Star break after the right-hander threw a bullpen session Tuesday in Kansas City without incident. Francona said Bieber will be limited to around 80 pitches Friday, though that workload could still be enough for the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner to reach the five innings he would need to qualify for a win. Bieber has been on the shelf throughout the second half with right elbow inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Bieber to start Friday against O's; Matt Moore waived to create roster spot Shane Bieber will be making his first big-league start since July 9 when he went 6 1/3 innings against the Royals, but left with a sore righ...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Tracking toward return this week Bieber (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday and, if it goes well, is expected to rejoin the Guardians' rotation later this week, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Guardians do not have a starter listed yet for Thursday's home game against the Orioles, so that slot could go to Bieber if feels good off the mound Tuesday. Bieber fanned seven and gave up no hits and three walks over 3.2 scoreless frames in a rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. He threw 64 pitches in the outing, so the righty would be relatively limited from a pitch count perspective in his first start back. Bieber has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well in rehab start Bieber (elbow) struck out seven over 3.2 scoreless frames in a rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Impact Bieber walked three but didn't yield any hits and averaged 91 mph with his fastball (just a tick down from his 91.8 mph average for this season). The right-hander got his pitch count up to 64 on the day. It's possible Bieber's next start will be with the Guardians later this week versus the Orioles, particularly with Tanner Bibee (hip) potentially done for the season. Bieber has been sidelined has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Bieber fans seven in latest rehab start for Triple-A Columbus Bieber worked into the fourth inning against Toledo on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Goes 3.2 innings in rehab start Bieber (elbow) was charged with two runs (one earned) over 3.2 frames in his first rehab start with Double-A Akron on Tuesday.

Impact Bieber actually didn't give up a hit, but he walked one, hit two batters and was the victim of a couple errors being made behind him. The right-hander did strike out four over his 3.2 innings and got his pitch count up to 50. Bieber -- who has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation -- appears to be in line for one more rehab start before rejoining the Guardians' rotation.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Bieber's past guiding him toward rejoining Guardians this season Shane Bieber made his first rehab start since his right elbow injury in July.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians ace Shane Bieber (elbow) set for rebab start in Akron Cleveland Guardians ace right-hander Shane Bieber is slated to make a rehab start for Double-A Akron on Tuesday night.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rehab start set for Tuesday Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Akron.

Impact Sidelined since the All-Star break with right elbow inflammation, Bieber was cleared to face hitters last week and has now graduated to the final phase of his recovery program. Guardians manager Terry Francona has previously mentioned Sept. 20 as a loose target for Bieber's return from the 60-day injured list, so based on that timeline, the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner could make two starts in the minors prior to being activated. Bieber went 5-6 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 95:33 K:BB in 117 innings with Cleveland this season prior to being shut down with the injury.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face hitters Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters Thursday with High-A Lake County, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber has been cleared to advance to the next phase of his rehab program for his right elbow injury after he threw an "up-and-down" bullpen session Monday without incident. If his upcoming live session goes well Thursday, Bieber could then be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. Guardians manager Terry Francona said Monday that he's tentatively targeting Sept. 20 for both Bieber and Triston McKenzie (elbow) to make their returns from the 60-day injured list, per Brian Dullik of The Associated Press.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians plan for Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie to return late Sept. Cleveland Guardians starting pitchers Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie are drawing closer to a return to game action with the regular seaso...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Injured starters Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie could rejoin the Guardians on Sept. 20

The Cleveland Guardians are targeting a Sept. 20 return for injured right-handers Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie to rejoin their rotation as they try to make up ground on the AL...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians' Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie ready for next steps in rehab Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie each threw 45-pitch up-and-down bullpen sessions this week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Throwing all pitches off mound Bieber (elbow) threw all of his pitches during his latest bullpen session on Aug. 31, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber's next bullpen session will be an "up and down" to simulate the breaks in between innings. If that goes off without a hitch, he's expected to be cleared to face hitters. Bieber has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation, but he and the Guardians are still holding out hope that he could rejoin the rotation before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Increases throwing distance Bieber (elbow) extended his throwing distance off flat ground to 120 feet as of last Thursday, but hasn't been cleared for mound work, MLB.com reports.

Impact While Bieber appears to be making progress in his recovery from right elbow inflammation, he's moving slowly through his throwing program since initiating it Aug. 2. The Guardians maintain hope that Bieber will be ready to contribute at some point next month, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery from the elbow issue, he might not be ready to go when he's first eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 10.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts throwing again Bieber (elbow) was cleared to begin a throwing program Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber has reportedly been pain-free after picking up the ball for the first time since the All-Star break, but he's likely been limited to playing light catch thus far. The right-hander will gradually increase the distance of his long-toss throwing before graduating to bullpen sessions and then facing live hitters. Considering he still has multiple hurdles to clear in his recovery from right elbow inflammation and was placed on the 60-day injured list, Bieber won't be ready to rejoin the Guardians until around the middle of September in a best-case scenario.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians injury updates on Josh Naylor, Tyler Freeman, Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie Cleveland activated one player from the injured list Friday and added two more.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

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