What happened: Shane Bieber is scheduled to return to the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays in their next game. The club confirmed the right-hander will take the ball Wednesday.

Why it matters: Bieber's return adds an established arm to Toronto's rotation in the heart of the regular-season grind. How he holds up over a full outing will shape how the Blue Jays line up their staff in the weeks ahead.

What to watch: Watch his pitch count and command in the early innings Wednesday for the first read on his workload going forward.