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Shane Bieber is finally throwing from flat ground, and this massive step forward guarantees elite reinforcements are coming.
The sound of a baseball snapping into a glove changes everything. Hearing that our veteran ace is feeling good shifts the entire outlook of this rotation.
Manager John Schneider just provided the exact update we desperately needed. His prized right-hander is hitting every single benchmark in his intense rehab program.
Recovering from a forearm injury is an incredibly grueling process. It tests a pitcher's mental resilience just as much as their physical endurance.
Shane Bieber (forearm) continues to throw from flat ground at Blue Jays camp.
John Schneider: «He's progressing well, feeling good, hitting every benchmark he needs to hit. Not putting a timeline on it, but we're looking at hopefully touching the mound here fairly soon.»
John Schneider: «He's progressing well, feeling good, hitting every benchmark he needs to hit. Not putting a timeline on it, but we're looking at hopefully touching the mound here fairly soon.»
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The coaching staff is clearly taking a cautious approach right now. They wisely refuse to put a strict timeline on his eventual return to the active roster.
Bieber (Age 30, Drafted Round 4, 2016 by Cleveland Indians) is the absolute definition of a seasoned warrior. He knows exactly how to prepare his body for a long season.
The former Cy Young winner is inching closer to the mound.
Knowing that his return is right around the corner gives me immense relief. We need his filthy breaking balls dominating opposing hitters again.
His established track record of excellence speaks for itself. He posted a solid 4-2 record and a 3.57 ERA during his starts last year.
He also struck out 37 batters in just 40 innings of work. That elite swing-and-miss ability is a massive luxury for any contending roster.
A healthy Bieber transforms this starting staff into a complete powerhouse. He provides the kind of steady veteran leadership that young arms crave.
The American League East is an absolute gauntlet every single year. Having a fully loaded rotation is the only way to survive the harsh summer months.
This initial flat ground session is the first major domino to fall. Throwing off a steep dirt mound will be his next massive hurdle to clear.
Toronto fans should be incredibly excited about what lies ahead. The rotation is about to receive a massive mid-season upgrade very soon.
Get ready for the triumphant return of a true pitching mastermind. He will be carving up rival lineups before we even know it.
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