Report: Shane Bieber, Guardians Reach Agreement for $6 Million

The two-time All-Star pitcher agreed to a one-year salary deal with Cleveland.

Pitcher Shane Bieber reached an agreement with the Guardians on Tuesday, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.

Indians ace Shane Bieber and the Guardians agree for $6M, avoiding arbitration. Dennis Wyrick and Jason Rosenhaus negotiated for Bieber

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 22, 2022

Bieber’s new contract is for one year and worth $6 million. The team avoid arbitration this year, but there are still two more years of potential arbitration until Bieber becomes a free agent in 2025.

Since being drafted by Cleveland in 2016, Bieber’s yearly salary hasn’t reached $1 million before. His first year totaled to $420,000, according to Spotrac. Then, in ’18 until ’21, his salary raised to $545,000, $559,600, $623,200 and $679,700, respectively. 

Bieber missed part of the 2021 season due to a shoulder injury. He had shoulder surgery and reported that he is back to being 100% and should be ready for Guardians opening day.

Been 100% for a while now!! Been working in silence that’s just how I like to do it. Always appreciate the concern tho and can’t wait to get things going 🙏🤿 https://t.co/hghE3swljr

— Shane Bieber (@ShaneBieber19) March 3, 2022

The 2020 Cy Young Award winner finished the 2021 season with a 3.17 ERA after just 16 starts. 

In his four seasons, Bieber has made two All-Star appearances, including last season despite not being able to participate due to his injury.

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