Blue Jays‘ Shane Bieber Could Be Headed to Dodgers in Free Agency: Insider
CINCINNATI, OH – Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a decorated All-Star, is projected to be a highly sought-after free agent this offseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as a potential frontrunner to secure his services, according to reports. The two-time All-Star, Triple Crown winner, Cy Young Award winner, and Gold Glove Award winner could command a six-year, $145 million contract, as projected by Spotrac.
Bieber’s potential move to Los Angeles would add another elite arm to an already formidable Dodgers rotation. despite recent injury concerns, his proven track record as an ace-caliber pitcher makes him an attractive target for teams seeking to bolster their starting staff. The Dodgers, already boasting frontline starters Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani, may view Bieber as a potential replacement for veteran Clayton Kershaw, should he retire, or simply as a further upgrade to their pitching depth.
The Dodgers’ rotation also includes Rōki Sasaki, a pitcher with meaningful potential still developing. Adding Bieber would create a rotation widely considered among the best in Major League Baseball.
Bieber, 29, has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest level when healthy. His accolades include winning the American League Cy Young Award in 2020. If he can demonstrate his health and previous form, he is expected to attract significant interest from multiple teams during free agency.
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