SHANE BIEBER NEWS

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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JULY 31, 2023

Guardians ace Shane Bieber is transferred to 60-day IL in a procedural move

Guardians ace Shane Bieber has not pitched since July 9 because of right elbow inflammation.

JULY 25, 2023

Guardians ace Shane Bieber transferred to the 60-day IL, won't pitch again until mid-September

Guardians ace Shane Bieber won't pitch until mid-September because of elbow inflammation, a signifcant blow to Cleveland's playoff hopes

JULY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out until September The Guardians transferred Bieber (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber was placed on the IL coming out of the All-Star break after being diagnosed with right elbow inflammation, and though the Guardians recently determined that he won't require surgery to address the injury, it's apparent that he's dealing with something more significant than minor swelling. The right-hander is midway through a two-week non-throwing period, and based on the Guardians' decision to move him to the 60-day IL, he seems unlikely to resume baseball activities until at least some point in early August. Since Bieber won't be eligible for activation until Sept. 10 as a result of the transaction, fantasy managers in most redraft leagues are likely best off cutting the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner in favor of a healthy option.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 22, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Facing two-week shutdown Bieber (elbow) will go two weeks without throwing but won't require surgery, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber landed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation and is considered week-to-week. While he'll require more than the minimum of 15 days on the IL given the length of his shutdown, it's encouraging that he won't require a procedure. A better idea of his return timetable will likely come into focus once he's able to resume throwing.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Shane Bieber hoping for the best while waiting for doctor's findings Guardians are carrying 10 relievers in preparation for Monday's bullpen game against the Pirates. Shane Bieber was scheduled to start that g...

JULY 16, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Shane Bieber is injured; now what for the Guardians? – Terry Pluto Guardians ace Shane Bieber will be out for a while with a sore forearm.

JULY 16, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians place RHP Shane Bieber on 15-day IL with forearm irritation

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list Saturday with forearm irritation.

JULY 15, 2023

Cleveland Guardians place right-hander Shane Bieber on 15-day injured list with forearm irritation

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with forearm irritation

JULY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diagnosed with elbow inflammation Bieber's official diagnosis which sent him to the injured list is right elbow inflammation, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber was initially reported to be dealing with a forearm injury, but the issue is evidently with his elbow. The fact that he's merely been diagnosed with inflammation rather than a strain is a good sign, though he does not yet have a clear timeline for his return.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Bieber To IL, Guardians Roster Moves The Cleveland Guardians place Shane Bieber on the 15-day injury list and call up Michael Kelly from the Columbus Clippers.

JULY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Guardians place RHP Shane Bieber on 15-day IL The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to elbow inflammation in his pitching arm

JULY 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bound for injured list Bieber (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bieber underwent an MRI on his forearm Friday, and while the Guardians have yet to announce any specific diagnosis for the righty, he's evidently dealing with something serious enough to keep him out for at least 15 days. Forearm issues are sometimes the first sign of an injury which requires major surgery, so there's a chance Bieber is out for far longer than that. Michael Kelly was recalled to take his place on the roster,

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 15, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM