The Blue Jays’ addition of Shane Bieber is a fine excuse to dream. Besides, this isn’t the Olympics. Toronto isn't trying to crack the podium here and take home bronze with pride. One team wins the World Series and 29 don’t,

Toronto made a handful of trades before Thursday’s deadline, headlined by the acquisition of two-time All-Star Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for prospect Khal Stephen. Bieber’s last major-league start came on April 2, 2024, before he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and began a lengthy recovery process.