Shane Bieber
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Jun 29 2025Bieber (elbow) is expected to progress to live batting practice sessions this week, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber threw bullpen sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Friday without issue, and the right-hander is ready for the next step in his recovery. He's aiming to make his season debut at some point after the All-Star break, but a July return is beginning to seem optimistic.
Jun 26 2025Bieber (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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,
Jun 20 2025Bieber (elbow) has resumed playing catch, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 14 2025Bieber (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 6 2025Bieber (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 4 2025Bieber (elbow) will have his rehab start for Double-A Akron pushed back a day to Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 1 2025Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start with Double-A Akron on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 26 2025Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start Saturday in the Arizona Complex League, SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 19 2025Cleveland 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 18 2025Bieber (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Friday that Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said "went well," MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has thrown a number of live BP sessions as he progresses through the rehab process. The Guardians are targeting a midseason return for the veteran right-hander.
May 4 2025Bieber (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber came out of the session without issue, but manager Stephen Vogt said the right-hander still "has a ways to go" before getting into game action. The 29-year-old made only two starts in 2024, posting a dazzling 0.00 ERA and 20:1 K:BB in 12 innings before being shut down and undergoing Tommy John surgery.
May 1 2025Bieber (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session at the Guardians' training complex in Arizona on Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, which is not a concern. It allows for more flexibility with the 40-man roster, and the right-hander is still on schedule for a mid-summer return.
Mar 27 2025The Guardians placed Bieber (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber still has several months left in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, so his move to the injured list is simply procedural. Assuming he doesn't run into any setbacks, the right-hander should be able to return around midseason.
Mar 3 2025Bieber (elbow) threw his fourth bullpen session Feb, 28 and progressed to throwing five times a week, Steve Stockmar of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Whether it's Cleveland pitching coach Carl Willis or associate manager Craig Albernaz, observers of Bieber's bullpens state the right-hander is right where he needs to be. Nothing has changed regarding his return window, which is pegged for some point this summer.
Feb 16 2025Bieber (elbow) threw off a mound Saturday, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber threw a 15-pitch session, and his velocity was in the 87-to-89 mph range, which is higher than he anticipated. The right-hander underwent Tommy John elbow surgery in April of 2024 and is targeted for a return this summer.
Feb 14 2025Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to begin throwing off a mound in mid-February. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has progressed to playing catch five times per week and has expanded the distance out to 120 feet. The veteran right-hander had Tommy John surgery last April and is not expected back until around midseason.
Dec 11 2024Bieber (elbow) said Wednesday that he has been throwing from 90 feet three times per week, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber is encouraged by the progress he's made since undergoing Tommy John surgery in April, though he also said "there's a long way to go." The 29-year-old agreed to a one-year deal Friday to remain in Cleveland for 2025, and his rehab is expected to extend a few months into the regular season.
Dec 6 2024Bieber (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Guardians on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's new deal also includes a $16 million player option for 2026. The 29-year-old righty was dominant in two starts last season, pitching 12 shutout innings while striking out 20 batters and walking one, but his campaign was cut extremely short by Tommy John surgery in mid-April. He's expected to miss the first couple months of the 2025 season while he finishes up his rehab process, but the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner is still a safe bet to be a strong fantasy asset once he returns.
Apr 12 2024Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's procedure will officially close the book on his 2024 campaign after he made just two starts, striking out 20 batters across 12 scoreless innings. His absence will likely extend several months into the 2025 campaign.
Apr 10 2024The Guardians transferred Bieber (elbow) to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day IL on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Wes Parsons, whom the Guardians acquired from the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Bieber needs Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Apr 6 2024The Guardians placed Bieber (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier Saturday, the Guardians announced that Bieber was diagnosed with ligament damage in his elbow following his second start of the season Tuesday in Seattle and will be headed for Tommy John surgery. Bieber will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from surgery and is set to miss a large portion of the 2025 campaign, an unfortunate development for the right-hander as he heads into free agency this winter. The Guardians will eventually move Bieber to the 60-day IL whenever the team decides it needs to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Peter Strzelecki was called up from Triple-A Columbus and will take Bieber's spot on the 26-man active roster and provide bullpen depth for now, but Strzelecki could be swapped out when Cleveland needs an arm to take Bieber's spot in the starting rotation.
Apr 3 2024Bieber (2-0) picked up the win Tuesday against the Mariners, allowing six hits over six scoreless inning. He struck out nine and did not issue a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber kept a clean sheet once again Tuesday, holding the Mariners scoreless to keep his season ERA at a perfect 0.00 through two starts. After regressing to a 3.80 ERA last season -- his worst since his rookie year -- Bieber could be recapturing his 2020 Cy Young form. He leads MLB in strikeouts (20) through 12 innings of work. The Guardians' ace will look to continue his dominance in his next start, likely Monday against the White Sox.
Mar 28 2024Bieber (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings against Oakland on Thursday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters and earning the win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He wasn't exactly facing the stiffest competition, but Bieber was absolutely dominant Thursday, recording 18 swinging strikes en route to 11 punchouts. Per Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the double-digit strikeout effort was Bieber's third such performance on Opening Day, tying him for second in major-league history with four other hurlers behind Randy Johnson. Bieber is off to an outstanding start as he looks to bounce back from last year's injury-plagued campaign during which he posted a 3.80 ERA, his worst mark since his rookie 2018 season.
Mar 19 2024The Guardians announced Tuesday that Bieber will start Opening Day against the A's on March 28, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's hardly a surprise the right-hander is taking the mound for Cleveland, as it will the fifth consecutive season he's started Opening Day. Bieber was limited to 21 starts last season due to an elbow issue and had a 3.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 107:34 K:BB over 128 innings. He'll open 2024 versus a favorable opponent in one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in MLB.
Mar 18 2024Bieber has allowed three runs on five hits and six walks while striking out 12 over 11.1 innings across three Cactus League starts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber racked up eight of those strikeouts over 5.2 innings Sunday versus the Reds. After dealing with elbow inflammation in 2023, the right-hander had no restrictions entering spring training and has delivered strong results. Nothing's set in stone yet, but it's likely Bieber will make one more spring start and figures to be in contention for the Opening Day start March 28 versus the Athletics.
Feb 16 2024Bieber will have no restrictions to begin spring training, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber dealt with elbow inflammation in the middle of 2023, the second time in three years he's missed a large portion of the season. He had a pedestrian 3.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 107:34 K:BB over 128 innings across 21 starts last year. The right-hander is still considered the Guardians' staff ace heading into 2024, and it's a good sign that he's beginning the campaign healthy.
Jan 11 2024The Guardians and Bieber avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $13.125 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber had been projected as one of the highest earners via the arbitration process in what was his final year of eligibility. The veteran right-hander posted a 3.80 ERA and 107:34 K:BB over 128 innings covering 21 starts for Cleveland in 2023. His stuff and strikeouts have been ticking down and he missed time with an elbow injury last season, but Bieber will be healthy heading into spring training.
Sep 28 2023Bieber (6-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits over six innings against the Reds. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber allowed only one hit over the first four innings and didn't surrender a run until the sixth, after Cleveland had already jumped out to a four-run lead. The right-hander had given up four runs in each of his last three starts coming in, and it marked his first start with one or fewer runs allowed since June 29. Bieber now carries a 4.09 ERA through two September starts to go along with a 12:1 K:BB.
Sep 23 2023Bieber came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-8 win over the Orioles, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two of the runs charged to Bieber in his first big-league start since July 9 scored on a wild pitch in the second inning and his own throwing error in the third. The veteran right-hander had some good moments too though, escaping that third-inning jam with a double-play grounder and a strikeout, and he left the mound after throwing 52 of 81 pitches for strikes. It's been a tough, injury-plagued season for Bieber, whose 3.91 ERA and 12.5 WHIP are his highest marks since he was a rookie in 2018, but he'll likely make one more start before the regular season is through, on the road next weekend in Detroit.
Sep 22 2023The Guardians reinstated Bieber (elbow) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against Baltimore, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber looked good in two minor-league rehab outings, surrendering just one run across 7.1 frames while striking out 11 batters. He'll be limited to roughly 80 pitches as he makes his first big-league start since mid-July and will face an Orioles offense that ranks ninth in the majors in OPS (.750).
Sep 20 2023Bieber (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Orioles at Progressive Field, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Guardians manager Terry Francona confirmed that Bieber will be cleared to make his first start for Cleveland since the All-Star break after the right-hander threw a bullpen session Tuesday in Kansas City without incident. Francona said Bieber will be limited to around 80 pitches Friday, though that workload could still be enough for the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner to reach the five innings he would need to qualify for a win. Bieber has been on the shelf throughout the second half with right elbow inflammation.
Sep 19 2023Bieber (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday and, if it goes well, he could return from the 60-day injured list to make a start later this week, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians don't currently have a starter listed for Thursday's home game against the Orioles, so that start could fall to Bieber if he feels good during Tuesday's mound session. In his second and likely final rehab start this past Sunday at Triple-A Columbus, Bieber fanned seven and gave up no hits and three walks over 3.2 scoreless frames. He threw 64 pitches in the outing, so the righty would be relatively limited from a pitch-count perspective in his first start back, especially if he ends up getting the nod Thursday on three days' rest. Bieber has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation.
Sep 18 2023Bieber (elbow) struck out seven and gave up no hits and three walks over 3.2 scoreless frames in a rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber issued three free passes but was otherwise sharp in the outing and averaged 91 miles per hour with his fastball, just a tick down from his 91.8 mph average for this season. The right-hander upped his pitch count to 64 in the second start of his rehab assignment and looks as though he'll be ready to return from the 60-day injured list later this week. With Tanner Bibee (hip) potentially done for the season, Bieber could take his spot in the rotation during the Guardians' series with the Orioles that begins Thursday.
Sep 13 2023Bieber (elbow) struck out four and was charged with two runs (one earned) over 3.2 frames on no hits and one walk in his first rehab start with Double-A Akron on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was responsible for three runners reaching base, as he walked one and hit another two batters with pitches. Despite not reaching four innings, Bieber still managed to get his pitch count up to 50 on Tuesday. Bieber -- who has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation -- appears to be in line for one more rehab start before returning from the 60-day injured list.
Sep 11 2023Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Akron. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sidelined since the All-Star break with right elbow inflammation, Bieber was cleared to face hitters last week and has now graduated to the final phase of his recovery program. He's expected to toss three innings or around 55 pitches Tuesday, per Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Guardians manager Terry Francona has previously mentioned Sept. 20 as a loose target for Bieber's return from the 60-day injured list, so based on that timeline, the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner could make two starts in the minors prior to being activated. Bieber went 5-6 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 95:33 K:BB in 117 innings with Cleveland this season prior to being shut down with the injury.
Sep 5 2023Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters Thursday with High-A Lake County, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been cleared to advance to the next phase of his rehab program for his right elbow injury after he threw an "up-and-down" bullpen session Monday without incident. If his upcoming live session goes well Thursday, Bieber could then be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. Guardians manager Terry Francona said Monday that he's tentatively targeting Sept. 20 for both Bieber and Triston McKenzie (elbow) to make their returns from the 60-day injured list, per Brian Dullik of The Associated Press.
Sep 4 2023Bieber (elbow) threw all of his pitches during his latest bullpen session on Aug. 31, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's next bullpen session will be an "up and down" to simulate the breaks in between innings. If that goes off without a hitch, he's expected to be cleared to face hitters. Bieber has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation, but he and the Guardians are still holding out hope that he could rejoin the rotation before the end of the season.
Aug 22 2023Bieber (elbow) extended his throwing distance off flat ground to 120 feet as of last Thursday, but he hasn't been cleared for mound work, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Bieber appears to be making progress in his recovery from right elbow inflammation, he's moving slowly through his throwing program since initiating it Aug. 2. The Guardians maintain hope that Bieber will be ready to contribute at some point next month, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery from the elbow issue, he might not be ready to go when he's first eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 10.
Aug 7 2023Bieber (elbow) was cleared to begin a throwing program Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has reportedly been pain-free after picking up the ball for the first time since the All-Star break, but he's likely been limited to playing light catch thus far. The right-hander will gradually increase the distance of his long-toss throwing before graduating to bullpen sessions and then facing live hitters. Considering he still has multiple hurdles to clear in his recovery from right elbow inflammation and was placed on the 60-day injured list, Bieber won't be ready to rejoin the Guardians until around the middle of September in a best-case scenario.
Jul 24 2023The Guardians transferred Bieber (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was placed on the IL coming out of the All-Star break after being diagnosed with right elbow inflammation. While the Guardians recently determined that he won't require surgery to address the injury, it's apparent that he's dealing with something more significant than minor swelling after he was sent in for a re-evaluation over the weekend. The right-hander is midway through a two-week non-throwing period, and based on the Guardians' decision to move him to the 60-day IL, he seems unlikely to resume baseball activities until at least some point in early August. Since Bieber won't be eligible for activation until Sept. 10 as a result of the transaction, fantasy managers in most redraft leagues are likely best off cutting the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner in favor of a healthy option.
Jul 16 2023Bieber (elbow) will go two weeks without throwing but won't require surgery, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber landed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation and is considered week-to-week. While he'll require more than the minimum of 15 days on the IL given the length of his shutdown, it's encouraging that he won't require a procedure. A better idea of his return timetable will likely come into focus once he's able to resume throwing.
Jul 15 2023Bieber's official diagnosis which sent him to the injured list is right elbow inflammation, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was initially reported to be dealing with a forearm injury, but the issue is evidently with his elbow. The fact that he's merely been diagnosed with inflammation rather than a strain is a good sign, though he does not yet have a clear timeline for his return.
Jul 14 2023Bieber is getting an MRI on his forearm and will not make a start this turn through the rotation, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is ominous news, as Bieber had been tentatively scheduled to start Monday but can now be considered out indefinitely. Manager Terry Francona said Bieber's forearm has been irritable the last few weeks and he has struggled to bounce back from his last three or four starts, which is why his pitch count has been lower. Logan Allen will start Tuesday in Pittsburgh and the plan is to do a bullpen game Monday.
Jul 10 2023Bieber (5-6) took the loss Sunday against the Royals after allowing four runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out six over 6.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber held the Royals scoreless through four innings, but Kyle Isbel led off the fifth with a solo home run to center to knot things up at 1-1. Bieber then unraveled in the sixth, allowing the Royals to score three more runs while giving up two more extra-base hits. It's now the fourth time in five starts he's allowed at least four runs and he's given up at least one long ball in each of those starts. The 28-year-old has not lived up to the high draft price fantasy managers took on him before the season. He's striking out a career-low 19 percent of batters and has the third highest hard-hit rate among qualified pitchers. He'll head into the All-Star break with a 3.77 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 95:33 K:BB over 117 innings and will be in search of his first win since June 11.
Jul 4 2023Bieber allowed four runs on six hits and five walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus Atlanta on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's five walks were a season high, and this was just the third time in 18 starts he's failed to complete five innings. He's given up 13 runs over 23 innings during his four-start winless skid. The right-hander now has a 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 89:33 K:BB through 110.2 innings this season. He's tentatively projected for a favorable home start versus the Royals this weekend.
Jun 30 2023Bieber did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two hits and one walk over six scoreless innings against the Royals. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was locked in Thursday, retiring 10 of the first 12 batters he faced. Despite his efforts, the right-hander was unable to secure his sixth victory of the season, as Trevor Stephan blew the lead in the eighth inning and the Royals went on to win in the 10th. Bieber has now recorded eight strikeouts in each of his last two starts and wrapped up a solid June in which he logged a 2.90 ERA to go along with a 32:7 K:BB. However, he only has one win to show for it over those five June starts.
Jun 23 2023Bieber (5-5) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over five-plus innings against Milwaukee. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander gave up a run on two hits during the opening frame but didn't allow a hit across the next four innings. He ran into trouble in the sixth, however, and surrendered a single and a double before Willy Adames ended his night with a three-run homer. It's the second straight outing Bieber has faded late after pitching well through most of the game, and he's allowed nine runs and four long balls between those two contests. The 28-year-old has a 3.69 ERA and 77:27 K:BB across 100 innings this year and tentatively lines up to face the Royals next week.
Jun 17 2023Bieber (5-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over 7.1 innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber pitched better than his final line would indicate, as he was tagged for eighth-inning home runs by Jake McCarthy and Corbin Carroll. This was the third time this season that Bieber's allowed multiple homers in a start, and the first time he's given up three long balls. He's had only three starts allowing five-plus runs while pitching to a 3.51 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 69:25 K:BB over 95 innings this season. Bieber's tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Brewers next week, though the Guardians have a vacancy in their rotation with Triston McKenzie (elbow) out, which could allow Bieber to potentially move up a day to face the Athletics.
Jun 12 2023Bieber (5-3) earned the victory in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Astros, striking out nine while allowing three hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber tossed a gem Sunday, tying his season bests in strikeouts and hits allowed. Though he's fallen to a career-low 6.57 K/9 in 2023, Bieber has allowed three runs or fewer in 12 of his 14 appearances to earn a 3.29 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Bieber's next start is tentatively scheduled to come during this weekend's road series against the Diamondbacks.
Jun 7 2023Bieber didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander blanked Boston for five innings before running into a bit of trouble in the sixth, but Bieber still exited the game in line for his fifth win of the year after 95 pitches (61 strikes). Strikeouts have all but disappeared from Bieber's arsenal -- he's fanned four batters or fewer in 11 of 13 starts this season -- but he's still been effective, posting a 3.57 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 55:22 K:BB through 80.2 innings. He's next set to take the mound this weekend for a home start against the Astros.
Jun 1 2023Bieber did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings during a 12-8 win over the Orioles. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber finished with season-worst marks in innings pitched, hits allowed and runs allowed, but he was let off the hook thanks to a five-run fifth by the Guardians' offense. It was by far the worst outing of the campaign for the right-hander, who entered the contest with a 3.04 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across his first 11 starts (71 innings). His decline in strikeouts this season -- he currently has just 53 strikeouts across 75 frames -- portends more regression to come with the ratios.
May 26 2023Bieber (4-3) allowed two runs on five hits and four walks over 6.2 innings Friday, striking out two and earning a win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It certainly wasn't Bieber's strongest outing but he kept the Cardinals off the board through five innings before stumbling a bit near the end of his start. He's now allowed three or fewer runs in 10 of his first 11 starts this season, resulting in a 3.04 ERA across 71 innings. However, he's posted a pedestrian 49:19 K:BB after recording a season-low two punchouts Friday. Bieber's next start is projected to be next week in Minnesota.
May 21 2023Bieber (3-3) allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks over eight innings during the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets. He struck out four and took the loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off his worst start of the year, Bieber turned in a strong outing but was still handed a loss. He cruised through five shutout frames before Francisco Lindor broke the shutout with a sixth-inning homer. Bieber has allowed three or fewer runs in nine of his 10 starts this season, resulting in a 3.08 ERA with a 47:15 K:BB. Since the start of May, he's posted a 3.04 ERA across 26.2 frames. Bieber's next outing is projected to be at home against the Cardinals.
May 16 2023Bieber (3-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing six runs (five earned) on 12 hits and zero walks over 4.2 innings against the White Sox. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber had his worst start of the season Tuesday, setting season highs in hits and earned runs while failing to make it to the sixth inning for the first time in nine starts. Though he made it through the first four frames without giving up a run, the White Sox finally got to him in the fifth inning by scoring six runs. The inning was highlighted by a three-run home run by Gavin Sheets that plated Yoan Moncada and Andrew Vaughn and a Jake Burger two-run long ball that brought Yasmani Grandal home. Bieber failed to record a quality start for just the second time this season while increasing his season ERA to 3.20 from 2.61 and HR/9 to 0.96 from 0.70. The 28-year-old has not had his typical strikeout juice this year, owning what would be a career-low 6.87 K/9. Part of the reason for this decrease could be a dip in velocity. While throwing 92.9 mph in 2023, he held a 12.48 K/9, before dropping down to 91.5 mph in 2022 with an 8.91 K/9 and staying around 91.5 mph in 2023.
May 9 2023Bieber (3-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing seven hits and one walk over six scoreless innings against the Tigers. He struck out nine. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit managed seven hits against Bieber, but the 27-year-old right-hander held them off the scoresheet thanks to a season-high nine-strikeout performance. Bieber has logged quality starts in five of his six outings this year. He lowered his ERA to 2.61 with a 1.10 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next outing, tentatively lined up for next week against the White Sox.
May 4 2023Bieber 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 28 2023Bieber (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 4 2023Bieber 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 31 2023Bieber did not factor into the decision Thursday in Seattle despite six scoreless innings on six hits and no walk. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 4 2023Guardians manager Terry Francona told reporters that Bieber is on track to start Opening Day against the Mariners, Paul Hoynes of The Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jan 13 2023Bieber signed a one-year, $10.01 million contract with the Guardians on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 18 2022Bieber will be available in Cleveland's bullpen for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Tuesday, though he's unlikely to be used, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians could have turned to Bieber on three days' rest to start Game 5, something the Yankees elected to do with Nestor Cortes, but they'll instead go with Aaron Civale. Cleveland seems to be trying to keep Bieber available to start Game 1 of the ALCS if at all possible, though they'll have to get there first. Bieber could certainly be part of the equation, but the Guardians have a strong bullpen and might not need to call on him.
Oct 13 2022Bieber is scheduled to start Game 2 of the Guardians' ALDS matchup with the Yankees on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was set to start Thursday, but a rainout pushed that game back a day, and he will take the ball Friday instead. Bieber was brilliant in his first appearance of the postseason, giving up just one earned run over 7.2 innings and picking up the win last Friday against the Rays.
Oct 2 2022Bieber (13-8) earned the win Sunday against Kansas City, striking out three in five innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After scattering two hits and a walk through the first three innings, Bieber ran into trouble in the fourth and was the victim of some bad defense. The Royals hit three singles in the fourth and scored one of their two runs following a throwing error by Gabriel Arias. The five frames completed brought Bieber's season total to exactly 200, his second time reaching that mark in his career. He lines up to start one of the first two games of the American League Wild Card at the end of the week in Cleveland.
Sep 27 2022Bieber allowed four runs on six hits while striking out six in six innings of a 6-5 extra-innings loss Tuesday against Tampa Bay. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After scattering two hits in the first three innings, Bieber struggled to get outs in the fourth inning. Four batters recorded hits, including Jose Siri's two-out, two-run homer. Following the offensive outburst, he retired the last seven batters he faced. The poor inning ended his streak of 11 straight quality starts. While he's compiled a 2.51 ERA in six September starts, he's also given up seven long balls, equal to the total in his previous 17 starts combined.
Sep 22 2022Bieber (12-8) earned the win over the White Sox on Thursday, completing 7.2 innings and allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out five batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber yielded a run in the first inning but didn't allow Chicago to get back on the scoreboard until Gavin Sheets took him deep for a solo homer in the eighth. The righty hurler ended up with his fourth straight victory and his 11th consecutive quality start. Over that 11-game stretch, Bieber has posted an impressive 1.75 ERA and 79:9 K:BB along with an 8-2 record across 77.1 frames.
Sep 17 2022Bieber (11-8) gave up one run on four hits and zero walks while striking out six in eight innings Saturday against the Twins. He picked up the win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was in complete control, save for a solo home run from rookie Matt Wallner in the eighth inning on a hanging breaking ball. He has given up exactly one earned run in five of his last six starts. Bieber is on pace to make his next start in Chicago against the White Sox next week.
Sep 11 2022Bieber (10-8) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over 6.1 innings against the Twins. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cleveland ace extended his quality starts streak to nine games en route to his 10th victory on the season. While he only has 10 wins, Sunday was his 21st quality start, indicating that he has been a victim of poor run support this year. He will take a 2.91 ERA into his next start, which is slated to come at home versus the Twins.
Sep 7 2022Bieber (9-8) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over eight innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber limited the damage to a Salvador Perez solo shot in the fourth inning. This matched Bieber's second-longest outing of the season, and he's now allowed one earned run in three of his last four starts. The Guardians' ace trimmed his ERA to 2.96 with a 1.06 WHIP and 171:34 K:BB through 167 innings over 26 starts this year. He's lined up for a road start this weekend against the Twins if Cleveland takes advantage of Thursday's off day to get by with a four-man rotation this week.
Sep 1 2022Bieber (8-8) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings against the Orioles. He struck out 11. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber allowed two first-inning solo homers -- one from Cedric Mullins to lead off the game and another from Anthony Santander with one out - before giving up a third in the fourth inning to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. The righty has now recorded seven straight quality starts, pitching seven innings in five of those starts. Despite the barrage of deep balls in this outing, the 27-year-old has not allowed a home run in eight of his last 11 appearances.
Aug 26 2022Bieber allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and struck out nine over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners. He did not walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs Bieber allowed came on sacrifice flies. He was slightly more effective than Seattle starter Logan Gilbert in what amounted to a pitchers' duel. Bieber has strung together six straight quality starts, allowing nine runs (seven earned) across 40.1 innings in that stellar span. The Cleveland ace has a 3.02 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 153:32 K:BB through 152 innings through 24 outings this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Orioles next week.
Aug 21 2022Bieber (8-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing one earned run on five hits and three walks over 6.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber surrendered his lone earned run on a sixth-inning RBI double from first baseman Jose Abreu. The 27-year-old had recorded four straight wins entering this contest and boasts a 1.62 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 33.1 innings over his last five starts. Furthermore, the righty has turned in five straight quality starts.
Aug 14 2022Bieber (8-6) allowed two runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out six in seven innings to earn the win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Bieber gave up eight hits during Sunday's matchup, he limited the run production en route to his fourth consecutive win. The right-hander has posted quality starts in each of his last four appearances and has posted a 1.67 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 27 innings over that stretch. He projects to make his next start at home against the White Sox on Saturday.
Aug 9 2022Bieber (7-6) earned the win after he pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits and walking one while striking out eight against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was electric Tuesday, limiting the Tigers to just five baserunners while striking out eight batters for the third game in a row. The right-hander has now registered three straight quality starts after a six-run blowup versus the White Sox on July 24, allowing three runs while punching out 24 over his last 20 innings. He tentatively lines up to pitch again Sunday versus the Blue Jays.
Aug 3 2022Bieber (6-6) allowed two earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out eight across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber worked five shutout innings prior to surrendering a two-run homer to Alek Thomas. It was still a successful outing for Bieber otherwise, as he stayed out of trouble by inducing seven groundball outs to supplement his eight punchouts. Though he surrendered six earned runs July 24, Bieber has allowed only one earned run in three of his last four outings after Wednesday's performance. He now owns a 3.39 ERA with a 126:28 K:BB across 124.2 innings for the campaign.
Jul 30 2022Bieber (5-6) allowed a run on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in seven innings, earning the win over the Rays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber gave up six runs in his previous start, but he was back on track Friday with a sharp outing. He alternated good and bad starts in July, going 2-2 with a 4.23 ERA and 1.05 WHIP for the month in four turns through the rotation. The right-hander has a 3.41 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 118:28 K:BB in 118.2 innings through 19 starts. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the Diamondbacks next week.
Jul 24 2022Bieber (4-6) allowed six runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All six runs against Bieber came via the long ball; he coughed up homers to Leury Garcia and AJ Pollock in the second inning before serving up a solo shot to Eloy Jimenez in the sixth. It was the second time in his last three starts in which he yielded five or more runs, bumping his season ERA from 3.16 to 3.55 during that span. Bieber is lined up to start in Tampa Bay next week.
Jul 17 2022Bieber and the Guardians won't face the Tigers on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Bieber will have to wait until after the All-Star break for the Guardians' July 24 game in Chicago to build on his best outing of the season Tuesday, when he struck out seven and allowed just one earned run on three hits and no walks in a complete-game win over the White Sox. The Guardians and Tigers are set to make up Sunday's postponed game as part of a traditional doubleheader Aug. 15.
Jul 13 2022Bieber (4-5) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, allowing one run on three hits over nine innings in a 4-1 victory. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander delivered a Maddux in his first win since June 3, needing only 95 pitches (72 strikes) in his fourth career complete game and first since 2019. Bieber had stumbled to a 4.55 ERA over his prior five starts, but on the season he still sports a 3.24 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 106:25 K:BB through 105.2 innings.
Jul 6 2022Bieber (3-5) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six across 5.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber gave up a pair of runs in the second inning but appeared to settle in from there. However, he allowed three runs to cross the plate in the fifth frame to sink his day. Bieber has struggled a bit of late, managing only a 15:7 K:BB across his last three starts while surrendering 11 earned runs in the span of 18.2 innings. Despite that, he has still managed a quality start in two of those three games and has a 3.44 ERA for the season.
Jun 30 2022Bieber allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings Thursday against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases in the third inning before surrendering a bases-clearing double to Jose Miranda. He pitched well otherwise and still managed to turn in his fourth consecutive quality start. Overall, Bieber has a 3.16 ERA and 93:22 K:BB across 91 frames on the season.
Jun 26 2022Bieber (3-4) took the loss against Boston on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber held the Red Sox scoreless for five innings in the contest, but he surrendered a three-run home run off the bat of Alex Verdugo in the sixth that saddled him with the loss. The right-handed hurler tossed his third straight quality start, but he has failed to record a win in that span. Despite Bieber's 3-4 record on the campaign, he has put together a strong season, posting a 3.07 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 88:20 K:BB over 85 innings.
Jun 19 2022Bieber allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was responsible for putting Eddy Alvarez on base in the seventh inning, and Eli Morgan let the inherited runner score after an error. The Guardians' offense picked up their starter over the final two frames, rallying for the win. With quality starts in six of his last seven outings -- and a rain-shortened start being the lone exception in that span -- Bieber is in fine form. The ace right-hander has a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 84:18 K:BB across 78 innings in 13 starts overall. He's on track for a home start versus the Red Sox next weekend.
Jun 15 2022Bieber gave up three earned runs on nine hits and a walk over 6.2 innings in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Rockies on Tuesday. He struck out seven and did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland's ace gave his team a quality start in the thin air of Coors Field. Bieber was cruising into the seventh inning until he gave up a single to Brian Serven followed by a two-run blast to Charlie Blackmon to tie the game. Bieber boasts an impressive 75:17 K:BB ratio through 71.2 innings pitched so far this season, but he has only mustered three wins on the year. He will look to pick up his fourth win in a tough matchup against the Dodgers this weekend.
Jun 8 2022Bieber allowed three hits and struck out six across 4.1 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber got little resistance from the Rangers early in the game, as he retired 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. He racked up an impressive 11 swinging strikes across 54 pitches but was ultimately forced from the game after a lengthy rain delay. The Guardians were up 4-0 at the time and maintained that lead for the rest of the contest, so Bieber ran into some bad luck to lose the chance for a win. Even so, Bieber has been in excellent form of late, allowing only six earned runs across his last 32.1 frames. Overall, Bieber owns a 2.91 ERA with a 68:16 K:BB across 65 frames on the campaign.
Jun 3 2022Bieber (3-3) yielded two runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out 11 and earning a win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a two-out single to Trey Mancini. After seven shutout frames, he gave up two singles to begin the eighth and was eventually charged with two runs with Enyel De Los Santos on the mound. He lowered his ERA to 3.12 with a 62:16 K:BB through 60.2 frames. Bieber has posted a 1.92 ERA with 33 punchouts over his last four starts. The 27-year-old is lined up to face the Rangers at home next week.
May 28 2022Bieber (2-3) allowed one run on eight hits and no walks while striking out five over eight innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Bieber's longest start of the season and one of his most efficient as well. Six of his last seven outings have been quality starts. The only run he allowed Saturday came on a Willi Castro sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. Bieber dropped his ERA to 3.19 with a 1.21 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB in 53.2 innings across nine starts this year. He lines up for a road start in Baltimore next week.
May 27 2022Bieber won't start against the Tigers on Friday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The postponed game will be made up via a doubleheader in July. The Guardians have yet to announce their updated pitching plans, but the rotation could simply be pushed back a day with Bieber starting Saturday's contest.
May 22 2022Bieber (1-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out 10 and taking a loss against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber gave up a run in each of the first two innings, including an RBI double by Miguel Cabrera in the opening frame. He then allowed a third and final run in the fifth on an error by Josh Naylor. Sunday was Bieber's first double-digit strikeout performance since May 27 of last season. The 26-year-old is now sporting a 3.55 ERA and a 46:14 K:BB through 45.2 innings. He's projected for a rematch in Detroit next weekend.
May 21 2022Bieber and the Guardians won't play against the Tigers on Saturday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday's matchup will be made up July 14. Bieber will be pushed back a day and will start Sunday's series finale against the Tigers, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
May 14 2022Bieber tossed six innings against Minnesota on Saturday, allowing one run on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was coming off his worst outing of the campaign last weekend against Toronto, but he turned things around with his fourth quality start of the season. The right-hander gave up a solo home run to Gio Urshela in the fourth inning but otherwise kept the Twins off the scoreboard for six frames. He tied a season high with seven strikeouts despite inducing only seven swinging strikes. Bieber will carry a 3.72 ERA into his next start, which is lined up to come at home against Detroit next weekend.
May 8 2022Bieber (1-2) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, coughing up seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.1 innings without striking out a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first time in 86 career big-league starts Bieber failed to fan at least one batter. The right-hander tossed only 38 of 71 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and his velocity issues continued -- he failed to reach 91 mph with any of his four-seamers, sitting in the 88-90 mph range, a worrying sign for a pitcher who averaged 94.2 mph as recently as 2020. Bieber will take a well-below-expectations 4.13 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB through 32.2 innings into his next start.
May 6 2022Bieber and the Guardians won't play Friday against the Blue Jays after the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber is coming off his longest start of the season, and he allowed a run on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven during that outing. The right-hander will start in the first game of a doubleheader against Toronto on Saturday, while Triston McKenzie will take the mound in the nightcap, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
May 1 2022Bieber didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Athletics, allowing one run on seven hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the longest outing of the season yet for Bieber, who fired 70 of 105 pitches for strikes in delivering his third straight quality start. The right-hander will take a 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB through 29.1 innings into his next start.
Apr 25 2022Bieber (1-1) suffered the loss against the Angels on Monday, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber notched his second straight quality start Monday, but a pair of Taylor Ward homers resulted in three runs against him and resulted in his first loss. There was plenty to like about the right-hander's performance, however, as he went a season-high 6.1 frames and reached 100 pitches for the first time on the campaign. Bieber will carry a 2.82 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB into his next start, which lines up to come in Oakland on Saturday.
Apr 21 2022Bieber (1-0) earned the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox. He allowed a run on four hits and zero walks with seven strikeouts in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was originally scheduled to start Monday, but he was pushed back twice by weather delays. The extra rest didn't seem to bother him, as he turned in his longest start of the season Wednesday. The Guardians' ace sports a 2.25 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB in 16 innings across his three starts this season. Cleveland will need at least spot starter over the weekend, but Bieber should be good to take his next turn in the rotation next week on the road versus the Angels.
Apr 19 2022Bieber and the Guardians won't face the White Sox on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a result of the series opener being postponed for the second time in as many days, Bieber is now set to miss out on a two-start week. The two clubs will make up Tuesday's postponement as a traditional doubleheader Wednesday, with Bieber getting the ball for the first game of the twin bill, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. With the Guardians now scheduled to play six games within the next five days, the team will have to add a temporary sixth starter to the mix at some point between Wednesday and Sunday.
Apr 18 2022Bieber's scheduled start Monday against the White Sox was postponed due to inclement weather, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's start will presumably be pushed to Tuesday's matchup with the White Sox. The right-hander will still have a shot at a two-start week if he goes Tuesday, setting him up to go again Sunday against the Yankees. Bieber is off to a hot start this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 0.70 WHIP with nine strikeouts over 10 innings in two starts.
Apr 12 2022Bieber allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was perfect through three innings and had a no-hitter through five, but he plunked a batter and gave up back-to-back doubles in the sixth before being lifted. Anthony Gose entered the game and proceeded to serve up a game-tying homer to Tyler Naquin, leaving Bieber with the no-decision. While Bieber has been working with diminished velocity early on this season, the results have been strong regardless.
Apr 7 2022Bieber allowed one run on three hits across 4.2 innings but did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Royals. He struck out four and didn't register a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was limited to just 16 starts last season due to a shoulder strain, and it appears like the Guardians will be cautious with their ace to start the season, as he only threw 72 pitches and was replaced by Bryan Shaw in the fifth after giving up a game-tying double to Nicky Lopez. He's lined up to face the Reds in his next outing, which figures to be an advantageous matchup for the 26-year-old even if he's held to under 80 pitches for a second consecutive contest.
Mar 31 2022Bieber was named the Guardians' starter for Opening Day against the Royals on April 7, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber is healthy after being limited to 16 starts last season due to a shoulder strain, and he'll unsurprisingly receive the nod on Opening Day for Cleveland. The 26-year-old has a 2.92 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 33.0 percent strikeout rate in 62 games over the past three years.
Mar 22 2022Bieber and the Guardians agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber will make nearly 10 times what he made last season in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Shoulder issues limited him to 16 starts last season, but he excelled when available, riding a 33.1 percent strikeout rate to a 3.17 ERA.
Mar 3 2022Bieber posted on his personal Twitter account Thursday that his shoulder has "been 100 percent for a while now." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the players locked out, Bieber has been "working in silence" as he prepares for Opening Day, whenever that is. Bieber missed extended time in the second half last season as a shoulder strain necessitated a trip to the 60-day injured list. He returned to make just a pair of short starts in September (three innings each), leaving questions about his health lingering into the offseason.
Oct 1 2021Bieber didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Royals after allowing one run on four hits across three innings, fanning one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber managed to make two starts since returning from a shoulder injury, and while the team played it safe with him, the fact that he allowed just one run through six innings in that span. Cleveland's ace ends the regular season sporting a career-best 3.17 ERA through 96.2 innings.
Sep 25 2021Bieber didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 1-0 loss to the White Sox, tossing three perfect innings and striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland didn't push its ace too hard in his first start since June 13 as he made his return from a shoulder issue, but Bieber was absolutely brilliant through 34 pitches (22 strikes). If the club sticks with a seven-man rotation over the final days of a lost season, the right-hander will carry a 3.17 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 133:33 K:BB through 93.2 innings into his final appearance of 2021, next week on the road against the Rangers.
Sep 24 2021Bieber (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled Friday start against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The club announced Wednesday that Bieber would be reinstated to toe the rubber for the first time since June 13, and now they've made the move official. The 2020 AL Cy Young winner will resume his campaign with a 3.28 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 130:33 K:BB through 90.2 innings.
Sep 22 2021Bieber (shoulder) will start Friday's game against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is in line to make his first major-league appearance since June 13. He recently made a pair of rehab appearances and allowed four runs in six innings. The right-hander tossed 57 pitches at Double-A Akron on Sunday and is expected to be limited to approximately 75 pitches in Friday's outing.
Sep 21 2021Bieber (shoulder) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to make a start later this week so long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks following Tuesday's bullpen session, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander built up to 57 pitches in his lates rehab outing with Double-A Akron on Sunday, and so long as he's able to complete Tuesday's bullpen without any issues, his next start is expected to come for the big club. While Cleveland has not speculated on a specific game for Bieber to be activated, either Friday or Saturday against the White Sox would seem to make the most sense from a rest standpoint. The reigning American League Cy Young winner is expected to be capped at around 75 pitches if he's indeed able to return over the weekend.
Sep 20 2021Bieber (shoulder) made the second start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Akron, striking out four over 3.1 innings while allowing three runs on three hits and a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tossing 47 pitches in his first rehab start Sept. 14, Bieber increased that count by 10 while returning to work on a normal four-day rest schedule. His command wasn't entirely sharp Sunday, as two of the three hits Bieber surrendered were home runs. Even so, Bieber may be stretched out enough for Cleveland to bring him back from the 60-day injured list and insert him into the rotation at some point during next weekend's series with the White Sox. Bieber, who hasn't appeared for Cleveland since mid-June, would presumably be capped at around 75 pitches in that outing.
Sep 18 2021Bieber (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Double-A Akron on Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been out with a shoulder strain since mid-June. He threw 2.2 innings in a rehab start Tuesday and is expected to throw four in his second rehab appearance. If that's the final rehab start he needs, he could return on a reduced pitch count near the end of next week. It doesn't look as though he'll have time to make more than two major-league starts before the end of the season.
Sep 15 2021Bieber (shoulder) covered 2.2 innings Tuesday in his rehab start for Triple-A Columbus, giving up an earned run on three hits and a walk while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rehab outing marked Bieber's first start in affiliated ball since June 13, when he pitched through a right shoulder strain that has kept him on the shelf for the past three months. Even though Cleveland is essentially eliminated from playoff contention at this point, Bieber appears to be gearing up for a late-season return to the big club. Cleveland hasn't provided an indication on the next step for Bieber, but he'll likely need at least one more rehab start before slotting back into the big-league rotation. Bieber could have his workload capped once he returns, potentially limiting the appeal of stashing him until he's activated from the 60-day injured list.
Sep 12 2021Bieber (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been out for nearly three months with a strained right shoulder. Given the lengthy absence, he'll likely need more than one rehab start before he is cleared to rejoin Cleveland's rotation. It's unclear if he'll be able to do so before the end of the regular season. Even if the right-hander can get back to the big leagues in time, he probably won't be able to take on a full starter's workload.
Sep 4 2021Bieber (shoulder) will throw a simulated game with Double-A Akron on Saturday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been making slow but steady progress in his recovery from a strained right shoulder, an injury which has kept him on the shelf since mid-June. He recently completed a pair of bullpen sessions, reaching 36 pitches Friday, so a simulated game is a natural next step. He still has a few more steps to go before returning from the injured list, however, which won't leave him time to make many starts before the end of the year.
Sep 1 2021Bieber (shoulder) tossed a 36-pitch, up-and-down bullpen session Friday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Much to the chagrin of fantasy managers who have held Bieber since he was shut down in mid-June with a right shoulder strain, Cleveland has been easing the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner along slowly while he recovers from the injury. While the club hasn't mentioned shuttering Bieber for the season, the fact that he has yet to even face hitters two and a half months since being placed on the IL suggests he may be two weeks or more away from being ready for game action. If Bieber does make it back from the IL in 2021, there's a good chance his pitch count in any starts could be more limited than usual.
Aug 17 2021Bieber completed a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Bieber's second bullpen session since landing on the shelf in mid-June, and he continues to throw all fastballs off the mound. The 26-year-old is scheduled for another bullpen session Friday as he continues to push for a return in September. The next step for the right-hander will be to mix in all of his pitches during his mound work.
Aug 14 2021Bieber (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday for the first time since he landed on the injured list back in mid-June, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber still has plenty of work left to do, as the session lasted just 20 pitches and didn't feature anything but fastballs, but the event still represented an important step. He'll have to keep building up his pitch count and likely make multiple rehab appearances before he's cleared to return to the active roster, but it looks as though he'll have the chance to do so before the end of the season, barring setbacks.
Aug 12 2021Bieber (shoulder) could throw a bullpen session as soon as this weekend, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has already missed nearly two months with a shoulder strain. He's been taking steps in the right direction recently, and his first bullpen session would represent another significant one, but he still has several more to go before being ready to return from the 60-day injured list.
Aug 6 2021Bieber (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber is nearly eligible to return from the 60-day injured list, as he's been sidelined with a shoulder strain since mid-June. His return isn't imminent, however, as he still has several steps to go in his recovery. His return timeline should become clearer once he's able to start throwing off a mound.
Jul 25 2021Bieber (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been on the shelf since mid-June, and he now won't be eligible to be activated until mid-August. Bieber began his throwing program last week, so the move to the 60-day IL is unlikely to significantly affect his return timeline. He remains without a clear recovery timetable but should continue ramping up his rehab work.
Jul 19 2021Bieber (shoulder) resumed playing catch Monday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been sidelined since mid-June due to a right shoulder strain, and Monday's throwing session was the first time that he had resumed normal throwing since he landed on the injured list. A timetable for the right-hander's return to game action isn't yet clear, but it's encouraging to see him resume some activities shortly after the All-Star break.
Jul 16 2021Bieber (shoulder) has done work with heavy balls but has yet to resume normal throwing, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been on the injured list since mid-June with a right shoulder strain. It sounds like he could resume playing catch with a baseball in the near future, but until then, it will be hard to outline a concrete return timeline. Bieber seems unlikely to be activated until the final few days of July at the earliest.
Jun 30 2021Bieber (shoulder) isn't expected to resume throwing for a week or two, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber underwent medical exams recently, and the team has been pleased with the results. However, he'll continue to rest in the near future in order to prevent a more serious issue. A better timetable for the right-hander's return could be revealed once he's cleared to begin a throwing program.
Jun 28 2021Bieber (shoulder) had a quick examination that went well Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber has been out for two weeks after suffering a shoulder strain. His first evaluation went well, but he'll be evaluated again in a few days before the team provides a clear timeline for his return.
Jun 14 2021Bieber was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Terry Francona said that Bieber will be shut down from throwing for two weeks and re-evaluated after his rest. As a result, the right-hander will miss more than the minimum of 10 days, and a better timetable for his return could be established once he's able to resume throwing. Kyle Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move, but Cleveland hasn't yet announced who will take Bieber's place in the starting rotation.
Jun 13 2021Bieber (7-4) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Mariners after allowing five runs on 10 hits and two walks while fanning eight across 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber might have struck out eight, but he wasn't entirely comfortable on the mound and gave up season-worst marks in both hits and runs. The right-hander ended a streak of three straight wins and while he still owns a strong 3.28 ERA, this is an outing he'd like to forget as soon as possible. He's lined up to make his next start on the road against the Pirates at some point next week.
Jun 8 2021Bieber (7-3) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings in the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's only run allowed came in the fourth inning on an Edmundo Sosa single. He walked two batters and hit another in the same inning. Although earning the win, he struck out a season-low five batters. It was the first time he struck out less hitters than innings pitched. The 26-year-old has a 2.96 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP with a strong 12.9 K/9 in 85 innings. He will look to continue his winning streak in his next start Sunday against the Mariners.
Jun 1 2021Bieber (6-3) earned the win Tuesday against the White Sox after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago scored all three runs on a two-run double from Billy Hamilton during the third inning, and Hamilton came around to score himself thanks to a pair of errors. It was another strong performance from Bieber, who now has a 3.08 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 117:29 K:BB over 79 innings this season.
May 27 2021Bieber (5-3) allowed one earned run on one hit and four walks while striking out 12 across seven innings to earn the win Thursday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber dominated the Tigers for much of the outing, logging his sixth double-digit strikeout effort of the season. That was offset a bit by his four free passes, which raised his BB/9 to 3.4 -- well above his career rate of 2.0. Even so, Bieber has maintained a strong 3.13 ERA with 110 strikeouts across 72 innings on the campaign.
May 23 2021Bieber allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk with six strikeouts in 5.1 innings versus Minnesota on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber allowed seven or more hits for the fourth time in his last five starts. He was pulled with one out in the sixth inning after allowing the game-tying run on an Alex Kirilloff single. The right-hander's ERA bumped up to 3.32 with a 1.26 WHIP and 98:23 K:BB across 65 innings this season. Bieber's next start is projected for next week in Detroit.
May 17 2021Bieber (4-3) allowed three earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings, taking the loss to the Mariners on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber had an uncharacteristic start, taking 103 pitches to get through just 4.2 innings. It was his shortest start of the season. The 26-year-old has only one start this season in which he didn't allow any runs. However, he hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his appearances. He has a 3.17 ERA and 1.22 WHIP, and leads all of baseball in innings pitched (59.2), strikeouts (92) and second in K/9 with 13.88.
May 11 2021Bieber (4-2) picked up the win Tuesday against the Cubs after giving up two runs on nine hits with eight strikeouts and three walks over 6.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander certainly wasn't at his best as threw 121 pitches and had a season-low eight strikeouts, but he delivered another quality start while scattering 13 baserunners. Bieber has yet to surrender more than three earned runs in any start this season and has a 2.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 85:18 K:BB across 55 frames in 2021.
May 5 2021Bieber gave up four runs (three earned) on nine hits and a walk while fanning nine across six innings Wednesday against the Royals. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fact that the nine strikeouts represent a season-low mark for Bieber shows just how dominant he's been this year. Despite the fact he's striking out rivals for fun, it's worth noting Bieber has allowed three earned runs in four of his seven outings. As a result, the star hurler owns a 2.98 ERA while posting a quality start in each one of his appearances. Bieber also registers a 77:15 K:BB across 48.1 innings, and he will try to maintain the same levels of dominance in his next start, scheduled for next week at home against the Cubs.
Apr 30 2021Bieber (3-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and walk over six innings Friday, fanning 11 and earning a win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber gave up all three runs during the second and third innings but luckily his offense had already hung four runs on Dallas Keuchel. The 25-year-old righty struck out double-digit batters for the fifth time in six starts but the seven hits allowed are a season-worst for him. Still, he's sporting a strong 2.76 ERA and 68:14 K:BB through 42.1 frames. Bieber is expected to take the mound in Kansas City next week.
Apr 25 2021Bieber (2-2) took the loss Saturday as Cleveland fell 2-1 to the Yankees. He gave up two runs on four hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out nine. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday's clash between Bieber and Gerrit Cole didn't disappoint, but a pair of fifth-inning solo shots stuck the Cleveland right-hander with the loss. Bieber's nine strikeouts were also a season low, and he'll take a 2.48 ERA and stunning 57:12 K:BB through 36.1 innings into his next outing Friday on the road against the White Sox.
Apr 18 2021Bieber (2-1) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out 13 in eight innings to earn the win against the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber earned his second consecutive win Sunday, and he became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out at least 10 batters in each of his first four starts of the season. The right-hander now carries a 2.45 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 29.1 innings this year. He'll attempt to remain in the win column at home against the Yankees on Saturday.
Apr 13 2021Bieber (1-1) earned the win over the White Sox on Tuesday, pitching nine scoreless innings and allowing three hits along with one walk while striking out 11. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander technically didn't toss a complete game since the contest wasn't decided until the 10th frame, but he still picked up a victory thanks to a pair of Cleveland runs in the top of the 10th. Bieber went toe-to-toe with fellow ace Lucas Giolito throughout the contest, ultimately outlasting the Chicago hurler. The reigning AL Cy Young award winner threw 85 of his 113 pitches for strikes and induced 20 swings-and-misses while pushing his season strikeout total to 35 over 21.1 innings. Bieber will look to extend his superb start to the campaign Sunday at Cincinnati.
Apr 7 2021Bieber gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out 12 across 6.1 innings Wednesday against the Royals. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber fanned 12 in his Opening Day start and repeat such feat Wednesday, as he continues to look dominant on the mound while posting back-to-back quality starts to begin the campaign. The 25-year-old was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young in 2020 and has started the 2021 season on the same note.
Mar 12 2021Bieber will start Opening Day at Detroit on April 1, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young in 2020, so it's no surprise he'll be starting things off for Cleveland this season. Bieber had a 1.63 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 122:21 K:BB across 77.1 innings last season after establishing himself as a strong rotation piece with a 3.28 ERA in 2019.
Mar 1 2021Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Bieber would start Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Royals and pitch around two innings, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was briefly delayed at the start of spring training while recovering from a positive COVID-19 test, but he experienced only minor symptoms of the virus and hasn't experienced any setbacks since resuming workouts. On the heels of a Cy Young-winning campaign, Bieber is looking to turn his slider into more of a weapon this season, so expect him to experiment liberally with the off-speed pitch during his spring outings. Bieber should be ready to handle close to a 100-pitch workload when he likely gets the ball in Cleveland's April 1 regular-season opener in Detroit.
Feb 20 2021Bieber (illness) reported to spring training Saturday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber missed the first few days of camp after testing positive for COVID-19, but he has been cleared to return and will join the team for workouts Saturday. The right-hander will now begin building up ahead of Opening Day as he prepares to serve as Cleveland's ace after unanimously winning the AL Cy Young award last season.
Feb 18 2021Bieber has tested positive for COVID-19, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber reportedly experienced mild symptoms following his positive test and is a late arrival to camp as a result. However, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti was hopeful that the right-hander will be able to join the team at spring training in the coming days.
Nov 11 2020Bieber was announced as the 2020 winner of the American League Cy Young award Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander received all 30 first-place votes after a dominating 2020 campaign. Bieber finished with a 1.63 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 122:21 K:BB over 77.1 innings with an 8-1 record in 12 starts. The 25-year-old has solidified himself as Cleveland's ace and one of the best pitchers in baseball heading into the 2021 season.
Sep 29 2020Bieber (0-1) allowed seven runs across 4.2 innings of work. He allowed nine hits and two walks while striking out seven recording the loss Tuesday to the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber had not allowed more than three earned runs in any start during the regular season; yet, allowed seven Tuesday. The 25-year-old threw 62 of his 105 pitches for strikes but the Yankees were successful in driving up his pitch count, resulting in his shortest start in 2020. The right-hander's next chance at taking the mound would be if the Indians can advance to the AL Division Series.
Sep 27 2020Bieber will start Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old last pitched Wednesday and lined up perfectly to pitch the playoff opener, and it's hardly a surprise Cleveland wants its ace on the mound. Bieber made 12 starts in 2020 and finished the season with a 1.63 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 122:21 K:BB over 77.1 innings and is the frontrunner for the American League Cy Young Award.
Sep 23 2020Bieber threw five scoreless innings on Wednesday, allowing two hits while striking out 10 during the Indians' 3-2 win over the White Sox. He also walked three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox tacked on an unearned run in the second and both of their runs for the game were unearned. Bieber finishes his season with a sparkling 1.63 ERA across 77.1 innings pitched. The Cy Young frontrunner boasts a 6.22 K/BB ratio and 12.44 strikeouts per nine innings.
Sep 21 2020Bieber will have his start pushed to Wednesday against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians made an adjustment in their starting rotation to ensure that both Bieber and Zach Plesac will be rested for the start of the postseason. Bieber will enter his last start of the regular season with a 1.74 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 72.1 frames.
Sep 17 2020Bieber (8-1) allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out 10 across 7.2 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber mowed down the Tigers lineup, playing a key role in the team ending an eight-game losing streak. He held Detroit scoreless until his final pitch when he allowed a three-run home run. Despite the disappointing end, Bieber punched out at least ten batters for the fifth time in his last seven starts. He has also maintained a stellar 1.74 ERA with a 112:18 K:BB ratio across 72.1 frames for the season. He'll take his next turn through the rotation Tuesday against the White Sox.
Sep 11 2020Bieber (7-1) allowed three runs on five hits (two home runs) and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings but was handed his first loss of the season Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber came into Friday's matchup with a 2-0 record and 1.20 ERA against the Twins this season but was not able to contain them as effectively his third time out. The right-hander allowed a two-run homer to Byron Buxton in the second before being taken yard by Ryan Jeffers in the seventh to give the Twins a 3-0 lead. Despite suffering his first loss of the season, Bieber still leads all of major league baseball with nine quality starts, 102 strikeouts and a 1.53 ERA as he has cemented himself as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. He'll line up to face the Tigers on the road Thursday.
Sep 6 2020Bieber (7-0) picked up the win Sunday against the Brewers, allowing one run on five hits and a walk across five innings. He fanned 10. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber's pitch count was the lone thing working against him Sunday, as he was pulled after throwing 103 pitches through five innings. The right-hander continues to be a strikeout machine, as he punched out 10 Brewers to bring his season total to a league-high 94. The 25-year-old is the clear favorite to win the American League Cy Young Award at this point, as he also paces the league in wins (seven) and ERA (1.25). He will look to stay sharp when he takes the hill Friday in Minnesota.
Aug 31 2020Bieber pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and four walks while striking out nine versus the Royals on Monday. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber was fantastic and Cleveland's offense scraped together a run in the seventh inning to put him in line for the win. James Karinchak dashed those hopes in the eighth, allowing a pair of runs as Cleveland went on to lose the contest. It's just the second time in eight starts Bieber hasn't gotten a win. The right-hander has a tiny 1.20 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 84 strikeouts across 52.2 innings this year, to go with a perfect 6-0 record. His next start lines up for Sunday versus the Brewers.
Aug 25 2020Bieber (6-0) took the win against Minnesota on Tuesday, tossing six innings and allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out 10. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber entered the contest having held opponents scoreless in two straight outings, but that streak ended in the second frame when he yielded a pair of runs. However, the right-hander bounced back to keep the Twins off the board through the remainder of his six innings while racking up double-digit strikeouts for the fifth time in seven starts this season. He induced a healthy 19 swinging strikes in the contest while limiting the Twins to only one extra-base hit. Bieber has been arguably the most dominant pitcher in baseball this season, registering a 1.35 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 75:9 K:BB through 46.2 innings. He'll look to extend his early-season excellence when he heads to Kansas City to face the Royals on Monday.
Aug 20 2020Biber (5-0) picked up the win in Thursday's 2-0 victory over the Pirates after allowing six hits over six scoreless innings. He struck out 11 without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander remains on a Cy Young trajectory. Bieber has fanned double-digit batters in four of his six starts this year -- joining Cleveland legends Bob Feller and Sam McDowell as the only pitchers in franchise history to begin a season with that kind of strikeout binge -- to fuel a jaw-dropping 65:6 K:BB through 40.2 innings, and his 1.11 ERA leads the American League. He'll next take the mound Tuesday, at home against the Twins.
Aug 15 2020Bieber (4-0) struck out 11 and picked up the win in a 3-1 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. He gave up just three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Cleveland rotation is in turmoil right now, Bieber has remained a rock at the top of it. The right-hander has struck out 54 batters through his first five starts, the third most by any pitcher in the modern era, with only Nolan Ryan (59 K's in 1978) and Randy Johnson (55 in 1999) having fanned more batters in their first five starts of a season. Bieber will take a sterling 1.30 ERA, plus his league-leading strikeout total, into his next outing Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Aug 9 2020Bieber allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber allowed two home runs for the second time in four starts this season, but he was still able to record his fourth quality start. The right-hander saw his ERA rise to 1.63 with a 0.76 WHIP and 43:5 K:BB in 27.2 innings. The Cleveland ace is expected to make his next start in Detroit next Sunday.
Aug 4 2020Bieber (3-0) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over 7.2 innings in a win over the Reds on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds got to Bieber for a pair of solo homers -- the first home runs Bieber has allowed this season -- but that was the extent of the damage. Bieber had 23 called strikes and 18 swinging strikes on 106 pitches, and now sits tied with Gerrit Cole and Sonny Gray atop the wins leaderboard. Cleveland's No. 1 starter is solidifying his place among the elite and will look to keep it going this weekend in a road matchup against the White Sox.
Jul 30 2020Bieber (2-0) earned the win against Minnesota on Thursday, pitching eight scoreless innings and allowing three hits while striking out 13. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If you're looking to identify the most impressive pitcher to begin the 2020 campaign, the search ends with Bieber -- he has yet to allow a run in his first two starts while yielding only seven hits and racking up 27 strikeouts over 14 innings. The right-hander evolved into a legitimate ace last season and has taken that a step further in 2020, following his dominant first start with a complete shutdown of a potent Minnesota offense. All three hits against Bieber on Thursday were singles, and he induced an impressive 22 swinging strikes en route to 13 punchouts. Bieber will look to extend his scorching start to the campaign Tuesday in an intrastate matchup at Cincinnati.
Jul 24 2020Bieber (1-0) earned the win during Friday's 2-0 victory over the Royals. He tossed six scoreless innings, giving up four hits and one walk while fanning 14. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber posted a strong sophomore campaign in 2019 with a 3.28 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 10.9 K/9 across 214.1 innings, and it seems like he didn't miss a beat in the season opener after this stellar 14-strikeout performance. He has always been a strikeout pitcher, and he posted a 6.5 K/BB last season. He will try to build on this impressive debut in his upcoming start, scheduled for July 29 at home against the White Sox.
Jul 3 2020Bieber said Friday he'll be the Indians' Opening Day starter on July 24, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was named the team's Opening Day starter in early March, and he'll retain the honor despite the nearly four-month delay, though the opponent is yet to be announced. Bieber is coming off a strong sophomore campaign in 2019 with a 3.28 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 259:40 K:BB across 214.1 innings.
Mar 6 2020Bieber was confirmed as Cleveland's Opening Day starter Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber opened 2018 as the team's fifth starter but is now the top option (at least with Mike Clevinger out with a knee injury) after a season in which he posted a 30.1 percent strikeout rate and a 4.7 percent walk rate en route to a 3.28 ERA. He'll get the ball on March 26 as the Indians host the Tigers.
Mar 3 2020Bieber is hoping to feature his changeup more this season, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber is hardly the first pitcher to talk up his changeup during spring training, and it wouldn't be smart to adjust his projections purely based on his words, but the young righty has certainly identified one of the few areas of weakness in his game. Bieber threw his changeup just 7.4 percent of the time in 2019, and it was the only one of his four pitches to receive a negative grade per FanGraphs' Pitch Values metric. Bieber's 30.2 percent strikeout rate and 4.7 percent walk rate last season were each outstanding, but hitters managed a strong 90.4 mph average exit velocity against him when they made contact. An improved changeup could theoretically help keep the ball off the barrel of the bat, though it remains to be seen whether or not the pitch has indeed improved.
Sep 26 2019Bieber (15-8) took the loss Wednesday as Cleveland was downed 8-3 by the White Sox, giving up five runs (three earned) on 10 hits and a walk over 5.2 innings while striking out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Carlos Santana throwing error saved a little damage to Bieber's ERA, but the right-hander was still not at his sharpest on a night when Cleveland could not afford a loss. The club is now five games back of the Twins in the AL Central with four to play, and they've fallen 1.5 games behind the Rays for the second wild-card spot as well. Unless he's needed in a play-in game, Bieber finishes up 2019 with a 3.28 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 259:40 K:BB through 214.1 innings.
Sep 20 2019Bieber (15-7) picked up the win after surrendering two runs on seven hits while striking out seven over 7.1 innings Friday night against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians spotted Bieber an early 4-0 lead, and he wouldn't let the Phillies score until the fifth inning. He would depart after firing 67 of 101 pitches for strikes while throwing first-pitch strikes to 17 of the 28 batters he faced. Bieber has now registered three wins in his last four outings.
Sep 15 2019Bieber allowed four runs on 11 hits with one walk and four strikeouts across 5.2 innings during a no-decision against the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 11 hits the 24-year-old yielded set a new season high, and three of them left the ballpark, but Bieber still worked around that to keep the Indians in the game and avoided a loss. Bieber already has career highs across the board, so while owners would love to see him add to it down the stretch, anything else he does in his final couple of starts is really just icing on the cake. Bieber is 14-7 with a 3.26 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 245 strikeouts in 201.1 innings this season. He will make his next start Saturday at home against the Phillies.
Sep 9 2019Bieber (14-7) picked up the win against the Angels on Monday, giving up one earned run on five hits over seven innings, striking out eight and walking none in a 6-2 victory for the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber just keeps dealing, with this marking his 10th straight quality start since July 24. He's having a dominant season, with a 3.17 ERA and 1.00 WHIP to go along with a blistering 241:38 K:BB across 195.2 innings. The 24-year-old right-hander lines up to take on the Twins in his start in a Sunday home matchup.
Sep 4 2019Bieber (13-7) allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out nine across seven innings to earn the win Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bieber allowed both of his earned runs in the second inning after allowing the first two batters he faced to reach base. However, he dominated the White Sox from there, turning in his ninth consecutive start of six frames or more -- allowing more than two earned runs only once in that span. As a result, Bieber has maintained a sparkling 1.01 WHIP and strong 3.24 ERA while also racking up 233 punchouts across 188.2 innings. He's slated make his next start Monday at the Angels.
Aug 30 2019Bieber (12-7) was handed the loss after surrendering three runs on six hits while striking out nine over 6.1 innings Friday night against the Rays.
Aug 25 2019Bieber struck out eight while allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits with two walks during a no-decision against the Royals on Sunday.
Aug 20 2019Bieber (12-6) was handed the loss Tuesday against the Mets after surrendering four runs (two earned) on four hits over six innings. He had seven strikeouts and one
Aug 14 2019Bieber (12-5) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Aug 10 2019Bieber (12-4) struck out 11 and picked up the win in Friday's 6-2 victory over the Twins, giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings.
Aug 4 2019Bieber (11-4) picked up the win after allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight over nine innings Sunday against the Angels.
Jul 30 2019Bieber (10-4) took the loss Tuesday as Cleveland fell 2-0 to the Astros, giving up two runs on nine hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out eight.
Jul 24 2019Bieber (10-3) tossed a complete-game, one-hit shutout with one walk and 10 strikeouts during a 4-0 victory against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Bieber (10-3) tossed a complete-game, one-hit shutout with one walk and 10 strikeouts during a 4-0 victory against the Blue Jays on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019Bieber (9-3) notched the win after yielding five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings Friday night against the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Bieber allowed three runs on five hits and a walk across 6.1 innings Sunday, striking out nine and taking the no-decision in the win over Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Bieber (8-3) earned the win Saturday at Cincinnati after allowing two runs on four hits over eight innings. He struck out eight and did not walk a batter.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Bieber struck out 11 over eight scoreless innings and allowed just three and zero walks to earn a victory against the Orioles on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Bieber (7-3) threw eight shutout innings and struck out 11 batters, allowing three hits with no walks, to earn a victory against the Orioles on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Bieber didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Royals, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings while striking out six.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019Bieber (6-3) allowed two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and no walks across six innings while taking a loss against the Rangers on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Bieber allowed two runs on four hits with 12 strikeouts and one walk across 7.2 innings to earn a victory against the Tigers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Bieber (6-2) allowed two runs on four hits with 12 strikeouts and one walk across 7.2 innings to earn a victory against the Tigers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Bieber gave up five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four through 1.2 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Bieber (5-2) earned the win against the Twins on Tuesday by allowing two runs on five hits across seven innings. He struck out seven and walked one.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Bieber (4-2) allowed six earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out six across five innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Bieber surrendered one run on four hits and four walks while striking out 10 over five innings Friday night in a no-decision against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Bieber (3-2) gave up five hits while striking out 15 in a complete-game shutout win over the Orioles on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Bieber will make his next start Sunday against the Orioles, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Bieber (2-2) gave up five runs on seven hits while striking out six through 6.1 innings, taking the loss against the White Sox on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Bieber (2-2) gave up five runs on seven hits while striking out six through 6.1 innings taking the loss against the White Sox on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Bieber gave up three runs on eight hits and one walk over 6.1 innings during Wednesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. He struck out six but did not factor in the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 25 2018Bieber (5-2) allowed seven runs on seven hits with no walks across 1.2 innings while taking the loss Tuesday against the Pirates. He struck out two.Bieber allowed a barrage of extra-base hits in this one, including a two-run home run in the first inning before a two-run triple and another homer accounted for four more runs in the second. It was a disappointing start to say the least, as the rookie's ERA for the season jumped more than a full run to an uninspiring 4.80. Still, he hadn't allowed more than four earned runs in any one start this season and had delivered quality starts in three of his previous five. Bieber will look to get back on track in his next scheduled start against the Twins.
Jul 24 2018Bieber was recalled from Triple-A Columbus prior to Tuesday's start against the Pirates.He had already been confirmed as the starter for this contest, so this was an anticipated move. Bieber has a 3.53 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 43.1 innings (seven starts) this season. With a good outing against Pittsburgh, he could exhaust his prospect status (50 MLB innings). Bieber should stick in the big-league rotation going forward as long as he keeps his head above water.
Jul 21 2018Bieber will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Because Bieber wasn't going to be available in the Indians' final two games before the All-Star break following his July 13 start against the Yankees, he was optioned to the minors to afford the team some more roster flexibility in the short term. As expected, he'll rejoin the Tribe when a fifth starter is first needed next week. Through his first seven outings in the majors, Bieber has gone 5-1 with a 3.53 ERA and 42:8 K:BB in 43.1 innings.
Jul 13 2018Bieber (5-1) recorded the win in Friday's 6-5 victory over the Yankees, giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out six.The rookie right-hander walked more than one batter in a start for the first time in his brief MLB career, but he also coughed up four runs for the third straight outing. Bieber will take a 3.74 ERA and 42:8 K:BB through 43.1 innings into the All-Star break.
Jul 8 2018Bieber (4-1) surrendered four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings as he took the loss Sunday against Oakland.Bieber was cruising through five innings, allowing just two runs, but Stephen Piscotty extended the lead to four in the sixth inning after a two-run homer. The Indians didn't offer Bieber any run support, as they were held out of the scoring column. Bieber has given up four runs in each of his last two starts, although he managed to pick up the win in his previous outing with a little help from his offense. The 23-year-old right-hander owns a 3.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 36:6 K:BB over 36.1 innings this season, and he figures to pitch next Friday against the Yankees.
Jul 4 2018Bieber (4-0) allowed four runs on nine hits in a win over the Royals on Tuesday, striking out two and walking one in six innings.Bieber gave up four runs early -- a two-run homer by Lucas Duda in the first inning and a couple RBI base hits in the second inning -- and settled down the rest of the way. The young righty had allowed no more than one run in his previous three starts, and was coming off two consecutive quality starts. He's sporting a 2.97 ERA with a 29:5 K:BB in 30.1 innings this season. Bieber will next take on the Reds in a start at home.
Jul 1 2018Bieber is expected to retain a spot in the Cleveland rotation after fellow starting pitcher Adam Plutko was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Plutko's demotion came after manager Terry Francona announced that Carlos Carrasco (forearm) would come off the 10-day disabled list to start Friday in Oakland, leaving the Tribe with an overcrowded rotation. Bieber earned his spot over Plutko on the heels of back-to-back impressive outings against the Tigers and Cardinals, during which he covered 13 innings and allowed one run while posting a 14:2 K:BB. The right-hander is able to get by with a lack of overpowering stuff thanks to his pinpoint command and control, skills that could translate to continued success in his subsequent starts. His next turn is set to come Tuesday in Kansas City.
Jun 27 2018Bieber (3-0) allowed one run on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts through six innings in a win Wednesday over the Cardinals.That marks three wins in a row for Bieber, who has been brilliant in three starts for Cleveland. His off-speed pitches were utterly nasty Wednesday night, as he induced a combined 12 swinging strikes and eight outs in play on 21 sliders and 25 curveballs. His fastball velocity doesn't stand out -- he averaged 92.3 mph on his fastball Wednesday night -- but it plays much faster when he has the threats of those two off-speed pitches in his arsenal. Bieber will take a 2.22 ERA into his next start Tuesday against the Royals.
Jun 22 2018Bieber (2-0) picked up the win in Friday's 10-0 victory over the Tigers, allowing four hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out nine.The rookie was helped out by a couple of double plays behind him, but for the most part Bieber was in complete control, throwing 63 of 97 pitches for strikes and generating 18 swinging strikes. He continues to pull ahead of Adam Plutko in the battle for Cleveland's fifth starter spot, and Bieber will carry a 2.45 ERA into his next outing, currently set for Wednesday in St. Louis.
Jun 21 2018Bieber will make his next start Friday against the Tigers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Bieber is battling Adam Plutko for the final spot in the Cleveland rotation, but there will be room for both temporarily with Carlos Carrasco (forearm) on the disabled list through at least Wednesday. Though the performances of both pitchers in their upcoming turns will likely dictate whom retains a rotation spot once Carrasco is activated, the fact that Bieber is ahead of Plutko in the pitching schedule hints that he may be viewed as the early frontrunner. Plutko, whose last appearance came June 16, was available out of the bullpen the previous two days and won't make another start until Tuesday against the Cardinals.
Jun 17 2018The Indians recalled Bieber from Triple-A Columbus ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Twins, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.Bieber was added to the Cleveland rotation on short notice after Adam Plutko, the pitcher who was previously scheduled to start Sunday, was needed in long relief Saturday following Carlos Carrasco's departure in the second inning with a bruised right elbow. The Tribe placed Carrasco on the disabled list Sunday, so it appears Bieber could make at least one additional start if he performs capably in his return to the big leagues assuming Cleveland elects to maintain a five-man rotation. Bieber previously made his MLB debut against these same Twins in Minnesota on May 31, covering 5.2 innings and conceding four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six.
Jun 9 2018Bieber will remain at Triple-A Columbus when the Indians next require a fifth starter for the rotation Tuesday against the Tigers, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports.Bieber was on his way to promising MLB debut May 31 against the Twins in allowing only two baserunners over the first four frames, but he unraveled thereafter, finishing the outing with four runs surrendered on eight hits and a walk in 5.2 innings. The late meltdown was enough to give the Indians pause for the time being in promoting Bieber back to the big leagues, affording Triple-A rotation mate Adam Plutko another look with Cleveland. Plutko has posted a credible 3.93 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over three starts with the Tribe this season, but a measly 5.9 K/9 along with a .185 BABIP suggests regression is likely coming. If Plutko falters Tuesday or in any of his subsequent starts, the Indians could give Bieber another chance to solidify a rotation spot.
May 31 2018Bieber didn't factor into the decision against the Twins on Thursday, giving up four earned runs on eight hits over 5.2 innings, striking out six and walking one as Cleveland eventually prevailed 9-8.Bieber was called up ahead of this start after lighting it up for Triple-A Columbus, and he fared reasonably well in his MLB debut, missing a quality start by one-third of an inning and one earned run. His dominance this season wasn't just limited to his 1.05 ERA over 34.1 innings at Triple-A, as Bieber showcased elite command throughout his ascent through Cleveland's minor-league system, as evidenced by an unbelievable 244:15 K:BB in 262.2 innings. That, along with the six strikeouts against just one walk he posted on Thursday, are certainly positive signs from Cleveland's perspective. While it's still too early to make an assessment on any potential fantasy value here until he logs more starts, it's worth keeping tabs on Bieber to see whether that minor-league dominance translates to the big club.
May 31 2018Bieber was promoted from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Twins.Bieber has dominated at Triple-A through five starts, posting a 1.05 ERA and 0.56 WHIP with 31 strikeouts across 34.1 innings. He'll make his first major-league start Thursday against Minnesota.
May 28 2018Bieber will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start Thursday against the Twins, Robert Murray of FanRagSports.com reports.The Indians are looking to give Trevor Bauer an extra day of rest following his 127-pitch outing against the Astros on Sunday, so Bieber will be summoned from the minors to make his major-league debut in the form of a spot start. The 22-year-old prospect owns an impressive 1.10 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 61:3 K:BB across 65.1 innings (10 starts) split between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus this season. He'll likely head back to the minors following Thursday's outing, though a strong showing could earn him another opportunity with the big club sooner than later.
May 21 2018Bieber tossed eight scoreless innings Sunday for Triple-A Columbus in its 2-1 win over Charlotte. He gave up three hits and no walks and struck out eight.Though the righty doesn't possess overwhelming stuff, his stellar command and control has aided his emergence this season as one of the more dominant arms in the upper minors. Across 58.1 innings between Double-A Akron and Triple-A this season, Bieber has rung up a 1.32 ERA and 54:3 K:BB through 58.1 innings, while also generating groundballs at a steady clip. With the Indians in search of a reliable fifth starter after Josh Tomlin was demoted to the bullpen over the weekend, it may not take long for Bieber to receive a call to the big leagues if Adam Plutko or some of the Indians' more seasoned alternatives are unable to provide quality innings at the back of the rotation.
May 1 2018Bieber was transferred to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.The pitching prospect is off to a stellar start with Double-A Akron, producing a 1.16 ERA and a ridiculous 30:1 K:BB in 31 innings pitched. For now, Bieber will replace the injured Shawn Morimando (shoulder) in the Clippers' rotation, though he could stick in Triple-A if he continues this strong performance.
Apr 18 2018Bieber tossed seven scoreless innings Tuesday in his start with Double-A Akron. He gave up four hits and no walks and struck out six.Bieber has opened the 2018 campaign with 20 scoreless innings, during which he has posted a remarkable 23:0 K:BB. With BB/9 rates below 1.0 at each of his four stops across three professional seasons, Bieber's control is matched by few pitchers at any level of the minors, but his low-90s fastball could make strikeouts more difficult to come by once he reaches the big leagues.
Sep 18 2017Bieber -- who worked his way from Low-A Lake County to Double-A Akron in 2017 -- finished the minor-league season with a 10-5 record, 2.86 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 28 starts.In just his second professional season, the Tribe's fourth-round pick in 2016 blew the roof off by tearing through the organization's minor-league ladder. Bieber's overall 162:10 K:BB was simply unreal, and his ability to dominate at three levels without a problem was more than impressive. The 22-year-old right-hander actually got better as the competition stiffened, lowering his ERA and BAA at each stop along the journey. Bieber has earned himself a nice long look in next spring's camp, but a spot in the big-league rotation is still at least two years away, assuming he continues to have success.