Potential contenders could also be pondering twice about making a transfer for Shane Bieber after his outing on Tuesday.
The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander struggled badly in opposition to the Washington Nationals, strolling six and giving up 4 runs and one hit before being pulled with the bases loaded and simply two out within the first inning.
Brendon Little got here in to report the final out of the primary in a recreation that began 65 minutes late due to a fierce storm in Washington.
Bieber threw 42 pitches, and simply 15 for strikes. He is on an expiring contract, making him a candidate to be dealt before subsequent Monday’s trade deadline. He just isn’t scheduled to pitch once more till after the deadline resulting from two upcoming off days for the Blue Jays.
Bieber did not make his season debut till June 23 due to an elbow harm.
After some tough outings to start, Bieber was robust the final two instances out, giving up only one run on six hits in 13 mixed innings.
But his seventh start of the season was one of many worst of his profession.
The Blue Jays acquired Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians eventually season’s trade deadline, and he helped them make their run to Game 7 of the World Series.
Bieber, 31, gained the Cy Young Award with Cleveland in 2020.
