So far, that progression has advanced to the point where Bieber is throwing bullpens utilizing two different fastballs, his four-seamer and his cutter. He anticipates adding more pitches when he has his next bullpen on Tuesday, and then he’ll throw another bullpen on Friday before the team decides on the next course of action.

The Cleveland Guardians know, at this point, that Shane Bieber won’t take the ball to start on Opening Day for the first time since 2019. That became a reality ever since it was revealed he had a UCL tear and needed surgery last April.