Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) won't make his start on Monday, according to manager Terry Francona. The right-hander has been experiencing irritation in his elbow and forearm over the last few weeks. The 28-year-old has been struggling lately and been kept on a low pitch count because of the injury. Bieber underwent an MRI on Friday, so the organization should give more information soon. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for another update on Bieber's status.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber turned in a strong performance against the Houston Astros on Sunday. The 28-year-old matched season-bests in hits allowed (three) and strikeouts (nine) over seven scoreless innings for his fifth win of the year in the team's 5-0 shutout victory. Bieber capitalized on an inferior Houston lineup not only missing Yordan Alvarez (oblique), but also Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena with rest days. The former Triple Crown winner submitted his first scoreless start since May 9. Bieber has some hurdles to climb to regain fantasy stalwart status, but he's getting back on track with only one run allowed over his last two appearances. The two-time All-Star is set to contend with the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks for a rigid test on Saturday.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber threw a season-low four innings against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The just-turned 28-year-old also yielded a season-worst seven earned runs. Bieber was fortunate to come away with a no-decision after Cleveland's offense took advantage of an O's bullpen game, beating them 12-8. The former Triple Crown pitcher has an unappealing 6.17 ERA and 1.73 WHIP with just 14 punchouts over his last 23 1/3 innings. Bieber's velocity continues to diminish each year and we wouldn't suggest turning to his Statcast page for much solace otherwise. The right-hander's next turn in the rotation comes Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. In 36 career innings against the BoSox, Bieber owns a dicey 5.50 ERA, his weakest versus any AL club.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber will make his 11th start of the season on Friday when he takes on Matthew Liberatore and the St. Louis Cardinals. The former Cy Young winner is running a 3.08 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, but his 17.8% strikeout rate is by far the worst of his career. The Cardinals own one of the best lineups in baseball with a combined .773 OPS, so in shallow leagues, it might be worth it to bench Bieber. However, in deeper leagues, the 27-year-old should be started just about every time he's out on the mound, and hopefully, he can find some more punchouts.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber threw six shutout innings in a 2-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Bieber struck out nine, walked one, and scattered seven hits while earning the win. He finished with a season-high 19 swinging strikes in the win while improving his record to 3-1. Bieber now has a 2.61 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts over 51 2/3 innings of work. The right-hander's next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber surrendered two runs on five hits over seven innings, ultimately securing a 5-2 win over the Red Sox Friday. Throughout the game, he tallied four strikeouts and only allowed two walks. Bieber remains a reliable player in fantasy due to his consistency. He sports a record of 2-1, a 3.11 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts during 37 2/3 innings thrown this season. His next outing is scheduled for next Friday.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber allowed three runs on nine hits over six innings in a 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Bieber struck out four and walked one in the outing, which resulted in a no-decision for the Cleveland ace. While Bieber notched a quality start, he wasn't at his best in a plus matchup against Washington as he allowed nine hits including two doubles and a homer in the outing while registering just five swinging strikes. Bieber has now made four starts for Cleveland, posting a 1-0, 2.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and just 18 strikeouts over 25 innings of work. He should bounce back against the Miami Marlins in his start against them on Saturday.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber will get the ball on Opening Day next Thursday, March 30, at home against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo. It's a tough first opponent, but Bieber could easily be up for the task in front of the home faithful. The 27-year-old ace is making his fourth straight Opening Day start for the team, so he also has experience. In 2022, he had a sparkling 2.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 198 strikeouts in 200 innings over 31 starts. His behind-the-scenes numbers don't scream fantasy ace, but when all the numbers compute to a grand total, Bieber has been every bit of a fantasy ace when he's been healthy in recent seasons. He also pitches in one of the easiest divisions in baseball.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber has been his usual phenomenal self this spring, and that trend continued Tuesday. Bieber threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up two runs while striking out five. His spring ERA now sits at 1.86. The Opening Day starter allowed four hits without a walk. His main blemish was a two-run home run to Angels right fielder Jared Walsh in the first inning. The home run came with two outs in the inning, so Bieber followed up with four scoreless innings, something he had been doing all spring. Before Tuesday, Bieber had pitched five scoreless innings in his two spring starts. RotoBaller's 43rd overall ranked player, Bieber is on pace for another season as a fantasy ace.

The Cleveland Guardians and starting pitcher Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $10.01 million deal. Bieber was once again excellent for Cleveland and fantasy managers alike in 2022 in his fifth major-league season, going 13-8 with a 2.88 ERA (2.87 FIP), 1.04 WHIP and 25 percent strikeout rate in 200 innings over his 31 starts. Since 2019, the two-time All-Star and American League Cy Young winner in 2020 has a sharp 2.91 ERA (2.96 FIP), 1.05 WHIP and 713 strikeouts in 588 1/3 innings pitched over 93 outings (92 starts). Bieber is one of the most reliable fantasy aces out there.

Cleveland Guardians general manager Chris Antonetti said that starting pitcher Shane Bieber will not be traded and will be a part of the team in 2023, as expected. The Guardians are trying to add a catcher and another bat this offseason, with A's catcher Sean Murphy and Blue Jays backstop Alejandro Kirk being potential trade options. Bieber remains Cleveland's ace after going 13-8 with a 2.88 ERA (2.87 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP, 198 strikeouts and 36 walks in 200 innings over 31 starts in 2022. The two-right All-Star won the American League Cy Young award in the shortened 2020 season when he had a 1.63 ERA and 122 strikeouts, and he'll remain a strong fantasy ace yet again in 2023.

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona said that starting pitcher Shane Bieber will pitch on Tuesday in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees "if we empty our bullpen." If Bieber doesn't pitch on Tuesday and the Guardians advance to face the Houston Astros in the AL Championship Series, he will start Game 1 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old right-hander last pitched for Cleveland in Game 2 against the Yankees on Oct. 14, allowing two earned runs on five hits while walking three and striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision in an eventual 4-2 loss. He's allowed three earned runs on eight hits while walking four and striking out 15 in 13 1/3 innings in his two starts against the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays so far this postseason.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber will start the second game of the team's American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees. The veteran threw 200 innings in the regular season logging a 2.88 ERA and a 2.87 FIP while striking out 198 batters and allowing just 36 walks. He logged 7.2 innings in his start in the first game of the Guardians' Wild Card series against the Tampa Bay Rays, scattering three hits, a walk, and a home run while striking out eight batters. Bieber has yet to face the Yankees this season.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was nearly flawless in Game 1 of the Wild-Card round on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, throwing 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He struck out eight, walked one and allowed just three hits to earn the victory. Although Bieber's 25.0% strikeout rate was his lowest mark since 2018, he posted ace-like numbers everywhere else. Over 31 starts, the 27-year-old had a 2.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 4.6% walk rate and 13 wins. If the Guardians make it past this round, Bieber will likely start Game 1 or 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sharp on Thursday as his club defeated the White Sox 4-2. He gave up two runs on seven hits over 7 2/3 IP while striking out five and walking nobody to take his record to 12-8 on the campaign. Bieber gave up a run in the first when Eloy Jimenez singled in a run, but didn't allow another until Gavin Sheets led off the eighth with a solo homer as he retired 13 batters in a row at one point. The 27-year-old has put together a productive season with a 2.81 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 189/35 K/BB through 189 IP as he looks ahead to his next start versus the Rays.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber struck out 11 batters on Thursday, although he settled for the loss as the Orioles defeated his club 3-0. He was done in by the long ball as Cedric Mullins took him deep to begin the ball game for one of three solo shots he gave up during the contest. He would allow six hits and one walk over his seven frames of work, throwing 70 of his 104 pitches for strikes. Bieber's record now sits at 8-8 with a 3.06 ERA and 1.08 WHIP through 159 IP on the year. He'll look to get back above the .500 mark when his club visits the Royals in Kansas City next week.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber allowed two runs, eight hits, and zero walks over seven innings of work during his outing against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. He struck out six batters in the process and earned his fourth win in a row. Bieber is now 8-6 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and .235 OBA through 22 starts. He has racked up a solid 9.09 K/9 and 1.88 BB/9, as well as a career-best 0.71 HR/9. The 27-year-old right-hander should continue to be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues.

The Cleveland Guardians could be daydreaming about the haul that starting pitcher Shane Bieber could fetch on the trade market after the Cincinnati Reds acquired three of the Seattle Mariners' top five prospects for right-hander Luis Castillo last week. However, it's highly unlikely that Bieber is moved this summer at this point. The Guardians inquired about Castillo before he was traded to Seattle. The Reds could also trade infielder Brandon Drury and starting pitcher Tyler Mahle before Tuesday's deadline. Bieber, meanwhile, is having another solid year in 2022, going 5-6 with a 3.41 ERA a 1.14 WHIP, 118 strikeouts and 28 walks in 118 2/3 innings over 19 starts for the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was dominant on Tuesday, throwing a complete game against the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a doubleheader. Bieber allowed one run on three hits and no walks and racked up seven strikeouts. This represents a bounce-back for Bieber, who allowed five runs in his last outing after a streak of four consecutive quality starts. He now has a 3.24 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 106 strikeouts in 105 2/3 innings across 17 starts this season. This outing will go a long way to silence the doubts that have crept in for many fantasy managers.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber had one of his worst outings of the year thus far in his start against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, three walks and five earned runs while striking out six. He was tagged with the loss for the game, dropping his season-long record to 3-5. Bieber had turned in five straight quality starts prior to Wednesday's outing. This was just the second time this year he'd allowed more than three runs in a game. The 27-year-old will try to shake this one off in his next start, which will be next Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox.