OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Thu 6/26/25 8:47 AM

Bieber (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was upbeat following the session, noting Bieber "felt really good," after the activity. It's unclear if Bieber will jump back into a paused rehab assignment or if more preparation is needed. The right-hander is targeted for a mid-July return,

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Fri 6/20/25 7:35 AM

Bieber (elbow) has resumed playing catch, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber was given the good news that he could resume throwing, and playing catch is the first step toward resuming the rehab assignment that began May 31. The assignment was paused when the right-hander felt soreness in his elbow, but tests revealed it was merely normal post-surgery discomfort. The next step in his build-up should be a bullpen session, before the Guardians restart Bieber's rehab stint.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Sat 6/14/25 11:03 AM

Bieber (elbow) received good news Friday from the doctor that performed his Tommy John elbow surgery, Josh Kirshenbaum of MLB.com reports. Dr. Keith Meister told Bieber his discomfort was normal and not structural.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber had his rehab assignment paused after feeling discomfort in his elbow, All the tests the right-hander went through came back with good news, and the next step is to resume throwing. The Guardians have not yet established a program, but Bieber will likely throw at least one bullpen session before resuming his rehab assignment.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Fri 6/6/25 4:14 PM

Bieber (elbow) will be shut down from throwing until the middle of next week before being re-evaluated after being scratched from his rehab start Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was scheduled to make the second start of his rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Akron, but he experienced some soreness this week after throwing a bullpen session and will now have a brief shutdown period. Bieber is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, and his season debut for the Guardians is likely to be pushed into August due to this setback, assuming he has no further issues.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Fri 6/6/25 9:28 AM

Bieber (elbow) was scratched from Friday's scheduled rehab start for Double-A Akron due to soreness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber experienced soreness after throwing a bullpen session with the RubberDucks on Tuesday. He met with team doctors, and it was decided that the right-hander will consult the physician who performed the Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last year to figure out the next steps. The Guardians anticipate more information and clarity on what's next for Bieber this weekend. He made one rehab start for the ACL Guardians last Saturday, and this setback puts a pause on his rehab assignment.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Wed 6/4/25 8:33 AM

Bieber (elbow) will have his rehab start for Double-A Akron pushed back a day to Friday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber's next rehab start was originally slated for Thursday, per Zach Meisel of The Athletic, but Meisel followed up with a note indicating the start will now come Friday, which confirms the MLB.com report. Bieber's first rehab start was in the Arizona Complex League where he tossed 2.1 scoreless frames for the ACL Guardians.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Sun 6/1/25 5:53 PM

Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start with Double-A Akron on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander struck out five over 2.1 scoreless frames during his first rehab outing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday, and he'll continue his rehab assignment at the Double-A level. Now nearly 14 months removed from Tommy John surgery, Bieber will need a handful of starts in the minors before making his 2025 MLB debut for the Guardians.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Sun 6/1/25 10:04 AM

Bieber (elbow) allowed one hit and no walks while striking out five over 2.1 scoreless innings Saturday in a rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber made the first of what's expected to be several rehab starts while he works his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery. The right-hander will be evaluated following Saturday's outing and could move up to a higher-level minor league affiliate. Bieber will likely need close to the full 30-day rehab window to get ramped up and isn't expected to be ready to make his 2025 debut for the Guardians until late June or early July.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Mon 5/26/25 10:52 AM

Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start Saturday in the Arizona Complex League, SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber, who underwent Tommy John surgery in early April of 2024, has been throwing to hitters in Arizona since the start of May and is now ready to begin his rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander will need a lengthy ramp-up period, and it's possible his rehab will move up to a full-season affiliate after Saturday's outing against rookie-level hitters.

OUTShane Bieber
SP TOR
Mon 5/19/25 8:14 AM

Cleveland pitching coach Carl Willis said Sunday that the organization has put together a draft of the rehabilitation calendar for Bieber (elbow), Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Willis and other decision makers were pleased with the results of Bieber's live batting practice session Friday, and the coach said the next phase of the right-hander's rehab could begin "very soon." A likely opening scenario involves Bieber appearing in a rookie-level game in the Arizona Complex League. Looking out further, the pitcher could move his rehab to minor league affiliates in what will likely be a multi-week progression.