Shane Bieber has decided to stick with Toronto Blue Jays in 2026
Shane Bieber is staying put.
The 30-year-old former Cy Young Award winner has reportedly picked up the $16 million option in his contract, keeping him a member of the Toronto Blue Jays for another season.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post broke the news Tuesday night.
Breaking: Shane Bieber has opted in with the Blue Jays for $16M. Wants to continue in Toronto for another year with Jays.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 5, 2025
Bieber must have enjoyed his time in Toronto, given that he could have become a free agent.
As a trade-deadline acquisition, the Blue Jays took a bit of a gamble on Bieber. He hadn’t pitched in over a calendar year due to injury.
But after a quick stint in Triple-A Buffalo, Bieber was back in the majors and showed well in seven regular-season starts with Toronto. He started four more games in the postseason, with the Blue Jays winning three of them.