Shane Bieber won't lack suitors if he leaves the Blue Jays. The Cubs, Braves and Orioles all have the rotation holes to make a run at him.

The 31-year-old is projected by Spotrac to land a one-year, $13.1 million deal. That's a prove-it contract after a 2026 in which he posted a 4.37 ERA, his highest since his 2018 rookie year.

The Cubs look like the most aggressive threat. Shota Imanaga, Aaron Civale and Kevin Gausman are all pending free agents, leaving their rotation thin.

Chicago's need for pitching could push it to offer a few extra million. That's exactly the kind of bid that prices Toronto out.

The Braves are another fit. They're expected to lose Tyler Mahle and Martin Pérez, and their starters ranked 20th with a 4.25 FIP.

Atlanta was eliminated by the Dodgers in the NLDS. Adding a former Cy Young winner would be a natural next step.

The Orioles already poached Chris Bassitt from Toronto

Then there's Baltimore, which signed Chris Bassitt away from the Jays last winter. The Orioles' starters ranked 17th in ERA and 18th in FIP in 2026.

Losing Bieber to a division rival would sting the most. Sports Illustrated has already predicted the Red Sox will land him, and the Orioles make it a crowded AL East field.

So why should Toronto fight for him? Because his last two starts showed what he can still be.

Against the Yankees and Rays, he threw 13 combined innings and allowed one earned run. He struck out 12 and walked just one.

The price is friendlier, too. A deal at Spotrac's projection would save Toronto about $3 million compared to his 2026 salary.

Make the offer before the Cubs do. A pitcher who just shut down two AL East lineups is worth a one-year gamble, and losing him over a few million dollars would be penny-wise and pound-foolish.

It's like losing the house you love to another buyer over a small gap in the offer. You save a little, then spend years regretting it.

Bieber has the interest. If Ross Atkins hesitates, one of these three teams will happily make the decision for him.