CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Guardians released an update Friday on pitcher Shane Bieber, who was scratched from a rehab start in Akron.

“ Following a rehab appearance on Saturday, 5/31/25 and subsequent bullpen session on Tuesday, 6/3/25, RHP Shane Bieber reported soreness to his surgically repaired elbow. While experiencing soreness during the UCL reconstruction rehab process is not uncommon, our team doctors and surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, have recommended Shane not throw for one week. Around the middle of next week, he will be reexamined to determine his readiness to continue his return to pitch progression. "

Bieber, a former Cy Young winner, is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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