Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins explained the decision for the team to acquire injured Shane Bieber at the deadline.

Acquiring Shane Bieber ahead of the trade deadline adds a potential playoff starter to the Jays’ rotation — a guy with a Cy Young on his mantle, an ERA title in his bag and three career postseason outings under his belt. However, that upside comes with risk.

The Blue Jays have picked up Shane Bieber in a huge deal before the MLB trade deadline. A career Guardian is heading north.