GuardiansUpdated: Nov. 05, 2025, 11:39 a.m.|Published: Nov. 05, 2025, 11:33 a.m.
Shane Bieber will stay with Toronto in 2026.Getty Images
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In a move that stunned the baseball world, former Guardians ace Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option with the Toronto Blue Jays rather than testing free agency. The decision sent shockwaves through the MLB hot stove season, with many observers expecting the former Cy Young winner to pursue a lucrative long-term contract on the open market.
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