Bieber did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over eight innings during a 4-3 loss to the Yankees in extras. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Aside from a pair of solo home runs in the fifth, Bieber was efficient and carved up the Yankees across a season-high eight innings. He currently sports a 2.96 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP through seven appearances, but there's some concerning trends to the start of his season. The long ball is slowly emerging as an issue for the right-hander, who's now surrendered four home runs over his past four starts, and his strikeout numbers are also down from previous years. He has 30 strikeouts through 45.2 innings after punching out 198 over 200 innings last year, and before that Bieber had posted at least one strikeout per inning over each of his previous four campaigns.

Bieber (2-1) earned a win over Boston on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out four batters.

EDGE Analysis

Bieber recorded exactly four punchouts for the fourth straight game. He's now sporting a lackluster 26:11 K:BB through 37.2 frames this season and that 6.2 K/9 mark would be the lowest of his career. Bieber also forced just six whiffs, tying his season low. The 27-year-old has a solid 3.11 ERA and has given up three or fewer runs in each of his six outings. Bieber is projected to face the Twins at home next week.

Bieber (1-1) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over 5.2 innings as the Guardians fell 6-1. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander did come within one out of his fifth straight quality start to begin the season, but Bieber got lifted after 103 pitches (65 strikes) following a Bryan De La Cruz homer and a Jean Segura double. The four free passes were also a season worst for Bieber, and he'll take a 3.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB through 30.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come next weekend in Boston.

Bieber did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk over six innings against the Nationals. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Bieber struggled a bit early, allowing a run in each of the first three innings. He then settled in, blanking the Nationals over his final three frames, though he had to settle for a no-decision when Washington scored twice on Nick Sandlin in the eighth to hand Cleveland a 7-6 loss. Overall, Bieber has been solid through his first four starts this season, pitching to a 2.88 ERA in 25 innings with a 1.12 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB.

Bieber (1-0) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings against the Yankees. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees got to Bieber for two runs in the first inning on an RBI double, but he managed to settle down and finish his outing with six scoreless frames. He didn't have his usual swing-and-miss stuff and was a bit wild at times, firing 56 of 99 pitches for strikes. Even so, he did enough to bring home his first victory of the 2023 campaign.

Bieber allowed three runs on three hits while striking out seven against one walk on Tuesday against the Athletics, but didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Bieber allowed two runs in the third, and another run came across to score in the sixth on a wild pitch. The right-hander has gone six innings in both of his outings this year, and he picks up another quality start despite not factoring into either decision. He's scheduled to take the mound again Monday in a matchup with the Yankees.

Bieber did not factor into the decision Thursday in Seattle despite six scoreless innings on six hits and no walk. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Bieber and Luis Castillo traded zeros for six frames before the Mariners won a battle of the bullpens. Worth noting is that Bieber's velocity was down across the board -- his fastball topped out at 91.9 mph after averaging 91.3 mph in 2022 -- although it was also down last season and he made it work. It should tick back up as the year moves along, but his strikeout upside will remain limited unless he can rediscover his Cy Young velocity.

Bieber will start Opening Day against the Mariners on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bieber will officially be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for the Guardians. The right-hander has elevated himself to the upper echelon of starting pitchers in the league over the past few seasons, most recently producing a 2.88 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 198 strikeouts over 200 innings in 31 starts with Cleveland last year.

Guardians manager Terry Francona told reporters that Bieber is on track to start Opening Day against the Mariners, Paul Hoynes of The Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Not a big surprise. Bieber will be starting Opening Day for the fourth consecutive season, and is coming off a 2022 season where he recorded a 2.88 ERA, 198 strikeouts and a 1.04 WHIP over 200 innings in 31 starts. While Bieber doesn't miss bats at the same level of some elite starters, he should again be a strong fantasy option for managers in the 2023 campaign.

Bieber signed a one-year, $10.01 million contract with the Guardians on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off the heels of a 2.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP season, the 27-year-old ace was in line for a pay increase from his $6 million salary last year. With a 2.91 ERA since 2019, Bieber remains one of the best and most reliable pitchers in all of baseball, and he shows no sign of slowing down heading into 2023.