A name that repeatedly popped up in Chicago Cubs trade rumors in recent days was former American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber, who reportedly impressed several teams in his most recent rehab start as he nears a return from Tommy John surgery. But instead of Chicago, Bieber will pack his bags for Canada after being acquired in a deadline deal by the Toronto Blue Jays, pending medicals.
According to reports, it's a straight one-for-one swap, with Bieber heading to Toronto in exchange for Jays pitching prospect Khal Stephen. Stephen, a second-round pick in the 2024 draft, ranked as their #5 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and is viewed as a guy who could make his way through the minors quickly.