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Shane Bieber crushed his heavy throw day this Friday and his massive comeback brings ultimate hope to the rotation.
Hearing that our prized rotation piece is feeling great brings a massive wave of optimism to everyone.
Injuries are the hardest part of the grueling baseball season for any passionate supporter to swallow.
But the latest updates from Dunedin suggest there is a brilliant reason to stay incredibly positive right now.
Manager John Schneider delivered a highly encouraging update regarding his right-handed veteran today.
Shane Bieber had a heavy throw day on Friday. He's "chomping at the bit," says Blue Jays manager John Schneider, but no set date for his return to the mound.
Schneider: "All the reports are good. ... We'll stick with the process and keep getting his feedback."
Schneider: "All the reports are good. ... We'll stick with the process and keep getting his feedback."
Schneider specifically noted that his veteran ace is absolutely chomping at the bit to pitch again.
Shane Bieber (Drafted 4th Round, 2016 by Cleveland) is completely determined to reclaim his absolute dominance.
He was a spectacular addition last summer who immediately stabilized our entire pitching staff when it mattered most.
He delivered a rock-solid 4-2 record and a 3.57 ERA across his starts for Toronto last season.
Those impressive numbers prove he remains an absolute force when his devastating breaking stuff is perfectly commanded.
His fierce competitive spirit will elevate the entire pitching staff
Fans are absolutely ecstatic knowing he feels perfectly healthy and hungry for his next major league challenge.
While there is no set date for his official return to the mound, the medical reports are glowing.
The coaching staff is smartly sticking to a very strict recovery process to protect his highly valuable arm.
You simply cannot rush a premium starting pitcher when the ultimate championship goal is so incredibly important.
Getting consistent positive feedback from the player himself is the absolute best sign of a smooth recovery.
We completely trust the organization to manage his workload beautifully as he builds up his elite arm strength.
Having a fully healthy and highly motivated veteran like him makes this massive rotation ridiculously dangerous.
Every single throw he makes right now is a vital stepping stone toward an unforgettable October run.
Let us rally behind his incredible work ethic and patiently wait for his triumphant return to the Rogers Centre.
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