Cleveland Guardiansright-handed pitcherShane Bieberwas originally scheduled to pitch for theAkron RubberDucksin a rehab assignment, but that won't be happening for the time being. Bieber was at one point slated to pitch in Double-A on Thursday, June 5 as heworks his way back from Tommy John surgery. Thatwas moved back a day to Friday, June 6. Now, it has been delayed entirely, as Bieber reported soreness following a bullpen session, according tomultiple reportsout ofNew York, where the Guardians have been playing the Yankees. Bieber met with team doctors and will meet with Dr. Keith Meister, who performed Bieber's elbow surgery in April of 2024. Bieber, 29, won the 2020 AL Cy Young award but has managed just 70 starts since 2021. This offseason, as he recovered from the procedure,Bieber signed a one-year deal to return to Clevelandthat included a player option for the 2026 season. He's thrown only two starts since the beginning of the 2024 season. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal:Shane Bieber injury update: Guardians ace setback in Tommy John rehab
