Photo: Instagram/Shane Bieber Shane Bieber, star pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, is facing another setback as he braces for elbow surgery, marking the second consecutive year he'll be sidelined for a significant period. Bieber, known as a powerhouse on the mound, will undergo surgery to reconstruct his ulnar collateral ligament after experiencing persistent soreness following his Opening Day start in Oakland. The Guardians, announcing Bieber's placement on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 3, are working with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas to schedule the procedure. Photo: Instagram/Shane Bieber This news comes as a blow to both Bieber and the team, with Guardians president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti, expressing empathy for the pitcher's situation. Bieber's dominance in his first two outings of the season, amassing 20 strikeouts over 12 innings, masked any signs of discomfort. However, subsequent tests revealed the recurrence of the same lig...