Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has been added to the injured list for 15 days, dealing a setback to the team as they vie for a wild-card spot in the final stretch of the season. Bieber, a seasoned player, is currently sidelined due to inflammation in his teres major muscle located under his right shoulder. This move was retroactively implemented to last Friday following his impressive performance in a recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
According to Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Bieber experienced discomfort during a bullpen session in New York, leading to an MRI scan revealing a moderate to mild teres major injury. This unfortunate development impacts both Bieber and the team.
The former Cy Young Award winner in 2020 has a record of 5 wins and 2 losses this season with an earned-run average of 4.37. Earlier in the season, he faced challenges with right elbow inflammation and forearm fatigue, which kept him out of play for the first two months.
Although Schneider remains hopeful for Bieber’s return this season, no specific timeline has been established. As of now, the Toronto Blue Jays, with a record of 64-68, are trailing by two games for an American League wild-card position. Schneider acknowledged the difficult timing of Bieber’s injury, highlighting the team’s need to adapt and persevere in light of this setback.