Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his teres major muscle, dealing a setback to the team as they vie for a wild-card spot in the final stretch of the season. The move was made retroactive to the day after Bieber’s strong performance against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Manager John Schneider revealed that Bieber experienced discomfort during a recent bullpen session, prompting an MRI that diagnosed a moderate to mild teres major injury. This setback comes after Bieber’s previous struggles with elbow inflammation and forearm fatigue earlier in the season.
Despite the setback, Schneider expressed hope for Bieber’s return this season but could not provide a specific timeline. The Blue Jays, currently two games behind in the American League wild-card race, face the challenge of pushing forward without one of their key players. Schneider acknowledged the unfortunate timing of Bieber’s injury but remains focused on navigating the team through this adversity.