The Cleveland Guardians have made headlines with two significant roster changes. First, the team's ace, Shane Bieber, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. In a separate move, the Guardians have acquired right-handed pitcher Wes Parsons from the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade, which involves sending international signing bonus pool space to the Blue Jays, aims to bolster the Guardians' pitching staff. Following the acquisition, Parsons was optioned to Columbus, while Bieber has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The exact date for Bieber's surgery has not been disclosed.
Guardians acquired RHP Wes Parsons, optioned him to Columbus. Also, Shane Bieber transferred to 60-day injured list. Still no definitive word on when surgery taking place.
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Guardians Acquire Wes Parsons From Blue Jays https://t.co/eushTsNxZ2 https://t.co/CvuNTnApZ7
#Bluejays announce they've traded Wes Parsons to Cleveland for international bonus pool space.
Trade: The #BlueJays have sent Wes Parsons to the Guardians for International Signing Bonus Pool Space.
OFFICIAL: We’ve traded RHP Wes Parsons to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for International Signing Bonus Pool Space. https://t.co/V3RN0LAkcs
The Cleveland Guardians ace has spent the past few days trying to process his new reality — Tommy John surgery and not pitching again this season. https://t.co/pa5zTxY2wr