A breakout Toronto Blue Jays pitcher offered his response to being demoted to make room for a blockbuster trade addition.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/bluejays as Blue Jays Make Shocking Move With Bullpen To Clear Path for Shane Bieber Return. The Toronto Blue Jays recently announced that veteran starting pitcher Shane Bieber would be making his highly anticipated return to the Major Leagues later this week.

The Guardians traded Bieber to the Blue Jays July 31, 2025, getting right-handed prospect pitcher Khal Stephen in return. As it turn out, Stephen is now said to be progressing well after experiencing a right shoulder impingement.