Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber has decided to opt into his $16 million deal in a surprise move, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Bieber likely could have earned a larger deal on the open market, but wants to return to Toronto and continue what the team started after falling just short of a World Series win.

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Bieber pitched 40.1 innings during the regular season, putting up a 3.57 ERA. He has won a Cy Young award and made two All-Star teams.

Considering his track record and his age, 30, there was going to be a robust market for the starter, though he seemingly chose to stay in Toronto for another World Series run.

Bieber was a free agen

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