"Following months of speculation, it was finally José Berríos' turn to tell his side of the story surrounding his unceremonious departure from the team during last year's World Series on Thursday. The 31-year-old starter said all the right things, owning accountability for the "bad mistake" he made and accepting responsibility for how it was handled. Both he and the Toronto Blue Jays are eager to turn the page on this ugly note from an otherwise rather spectacular 2025 season."
"For Berríos, the most effective way he can move past this controversy is by proving himself on the mound again after finishing last season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. It was the first time in Berríos' highly-regarded career that he had spent time on the IL, and his injury absence also snapped his consecutive start streak of 32 per season since 2018 - excluding the COVID-shortened '20 campaign."
José Berríos accepted accountability for a "bad mistake" and acknowledged responsibility for how it was handled. The Blue Jays and Berríos have repaired strained relationships and seek a clean slate after a strong 2025 season. The franchise is preparing for another deep October run with hopes of a second consecutive World Series appearance. Berríos must prove himself on the mound after finishing last season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. That injury ended his consecutive-start streak and, combined with poor second-half results, cost him a rotation spot. He currently has no guaranteed role and must earn his place in spring competition.
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