Guardians eye Sept. 20 return for Bieber and McKenzie
Cleveland aims to reinstate right handed starters Shane Bieber and Tristan McKenzie by September 20 to help close the five game gap on AL Central leader Minnesota Twins. Bieber has not pitched since July 9 with elbow inflammation while McKenzie has a June 17 IL sprain. They will throw live hitters this week at Lake County before minor league rehab, with activation after throwing 85 pitches.
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Guardians eye September 20 return for Bieber and McKenzie
Cleveland manager Terry Francona outlined a target of September 20 for Shane Bieber and Tristan McKenzie to be activated from the 60 day injured list. Bieber has elbow inflammation and McKenzie sprained his elbow, with both to throw live hitters this week at Lake County before minor league rehab.
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