One of the winter’s surprises was Shane Bieber opting for a $16MM player option for 2026 instead of a $4MM buyout, a decision influenced by forearm fatigue and his recent Tommy John surgery. As the Blue Jays prepare for the season, they are bolstering their rotation with options like Dylan Cease and Kevin Gausman, while considering trades involving José Berrios amid uncertainty surrounding Bieber’s health.
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