"At the Winter Meeting this past week, general manager Ross Atkins revealed that Berrios was unhappy with being removed from the Blue Jays rotation late in the season. He also removed himself from the team during the World Series and while Atkins said that the relationship remains professional, one has to wonder just how much of a rift that could cause within the clubhouse. Many have suggested a trade might be the best course of action, but there are issues with that plan as well."
"He's also got an opt-out in that he can execute after 2026 and a limited no-trade clause. For the Blue Jays, that feels like a tough sell to any team. You'd have to convince a team that Berrios is worth at least $19 million, let alone potentially $67 million over the next three years. You'd have to convince the team that Berrios could be capable of a bounce back year in 2026 and that he's worth worth giving up a couple of assets."
General manager Ross Atkins revealed Berrios was unhappy about a late-season rotation removal. Berrios removed himself from the team during the World Series, and while Atkins characterized the relationship as professional, the situation could create clubhouse rifts. Trade speculation exists, but Berrios's contract complicates moves. He is owed $19 million in 2026 and $24 million in both 2027 and 2028, carries an opt-out after 2026 and a limited no-trade clause. Any acquiring team would need to justify paying significant salary, believe in a 2026 rebound, and be willing to surrender assets even if the opt-out yields only one season.
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