Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman talk about Shane Bieber’s return to MLB after Tommy John surgery and how he was traded from the Cleveland Guardians to the Toronto Blue Jays during that time.

Highlighted by the long-awaited debut of Shane Bieber in a Blue Jays uniform, the former Cy Young winner will take the mound Friday against the Miami Marlins. From there, Toronto will turn to José Berríos on Saturday and Kevin Gausman on Sunday, a trio that underscores both the experience and depth Toronto now has at its disposal.

Shortly after a 2-1 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Jays announced reliever Braydon Fisher has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.

Bieber is reportedly nearing a return to the majors after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April of 2024. He’s carried a 2.45 ERA across six rehab starts in the minors this season and is expected to pitch at least once more before making his Blue Jays’ debut, per Axisa.