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The Toronto Blue Jays announce phenomenal update on Shane Bieber
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that newly acquired pitcher Shane Bieber had himself quite the first game with the Buffalo Bisons this afternoon.
The Blue Jays announced a couple days ago that Bieber would be making his first start for the organization today as he continues his recovery process from his Tommy John surgery.
Shane Bieber has phenomenal first game with the Blue jays organization
Bieber was on the mound for the Bisons this afternoon as he pitched five inning, giving up only 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 6 batters in 62 pitches.
<,q>Shane Bieber made another rehab outing today, his first in the Toronto organization.
5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, BB, 6 K, 62 pitches
Averaged 92.9 mph on his 4-seamer
Averaged 92.9 mph on his 4-seamer
Probably another one or two rehab starts before he joins Toronto.
Another incredible update was that Bieber's fastball is hitting 94-95 MPH for the first time since the 2020 season which means the Blue Jays might be getting an even better version of him when he returns.
Shane Bieber is hitting 94-95 MPH on the gun with his heater for the first time since 2020. I could not care less what his statline is. That is unbelievably encouraging.
Very encouraging pitch velocity from Shane Bieber thru 2.0 innings at AAA Buffalo today. #BlueJays
After this incredible performance, it is expected that Bieber will likely make 1 to 2 more starts in Triple-A before jumping back up to the majors which means he will be in Toronto in the next two weeks if everything continues to go well.
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