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Toronto Blue Jays Predicted to Part Ways With Star Pitcher in Surprise Move

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a very important offseason following their rough 2026 season.With how this campaign went, it is clear that the Blue Jays have some major decisions to make with their roster. It would not be very…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:47 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Predicted to Part Ways With Star Pitcher in Surprise Move
Key Things to Know
  • Bleacher Report predicts the Toronto Blue Jays will not re-sign pending free-agent pitcher Shane Bieber.
  • Bieber is set to hit unrestricted free agency at 31 years old following an injury-plagued season.
  • The right-hander was limited to 11 starts in 2026, posting a 5-2 record and a 4.37 ERA.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicts the Toronto Blue Jays will part ways with pending free-agent pitcher Shane Bieber this offseason. Reuter suggests the Blue Jays may pursue greater stability as they rebuild their pitching staff, rather than re-signing the 31-year-old starter as a buy-low option following an underperforming 2026 campaign.

Bieber made only 11 starts for Toronto in 2026 due to injury troubles, recording a 5-2 record with a 4.37 ERA and 44 strikeouts. The former Cy Young Award winner previously joined the Blue Jays via trade from the Cleveland Guardians during the 2025 season.

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