NEW YORK -- Shane Bieber won’t make a rehab start with Double-A Akron on Friday, after all.

Bieber experienced soreness following his bullpen session with the RubberDucks on Tuesday and has been scratched from Friday’s outing. After meeting with the Guardians’ team doctors, the right-hander will consult with Dr. Keith Meister as he and Cleveland figure out the next steps.

Meister performed Bieber’s Tommy John surgery last year. The Guardians expect to have more information and clarity on what’s next for Bieber this weekend.

The news marks at least a temporary setback for Bieber on his road back to the Majors from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in April 2024 . The 30-year-old made his first rehab start on Saturday, in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League. He threw 2 1/3 score

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