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Former Cy Young Award Pitcher Quickly Becomes Toronto Blue Jays Free Agent

Now that the 2026 MLB season is over, hot stove season is right around the corner, and it’s expected that the Toronto Blue Jays will do a lot of roster shuffling over the next month or so. One player that…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Pitcher Shane Bieber has elected free agency and parted ways with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bieber is entering the market as an unrestricted free agent following two seasons in Toronto.
The right-hander pitched 55.2 innings with a 4.37 ERA for the Blue Jays in 2026.

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Former American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber has officially elected free agency from the Toronto Blue Jays following the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season. The right-handed starting pitcher is one of eight Blue Jays players entering the open market as the team begins its offseason roster adjustments.

Bieber logged 55.2 innings with a 4.37 ERA in 2026 after posting a 3.57 ERA across more than 40 innings in 2025. Across two injury-shortened seasons with Toronto, he totaled 81 strikeouts, and clubs entering free agency may evaluate his health before committing to a multi-year deal.

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