Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an inflammation in his teres major muscle under his right shoulder. This setback comes at a crucial time for the team as they vie for a wild-card spot with just a month left in the season.
Bieber, a seasoned player who previously won the American League Cy Young Award in 2020, is currently holding a record of 5-2 this season with a 4.37 earned-run average. He had recently pitched a strong game against the Tampa Bay Rays before experiencing discomfort during a bullpen session in New York.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed disappointment over the injury, stating that it was a moderate to mild teres major injury. While hopeful for Bieber’s return this season, Schneider did not provide a specific timeline for his comeback. The team, currently two games behind a wild-card position, faces a challenging situation given the timing of Bieber’s injury and the remaining games in the season.
