Berrios to visit Dr. Keith Meister, Scherzer receives cortisone injection, Kirk to begin hitting progression and more Blue Jays injury notes

"The 31-year-old righty is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister to review the MRI of his right forearm from earlier this week, which revealed some inflammation and "small changes to that initial injury with the elbow," according to Schneider. He's been dealing with a stress fracture in that arm since spring training, but he had been pitching "pain-free" up until now, after reporting discomfort following his most recent Triple-A start on May 3."

"Berríos, who began this season on the 15-day injured list, hasn't done any throwing since his last rehab outing with the Buffalo Bisons. He made a pair of starts at that level, during both of which his fastball velocity dipped considerably, sitting 90-91 m.p.h. while also battling cold and wet conditions."

"The Blue Jays were hoping to see him turn the corner in his latest start, but he trended the other way, allowing seven runs (all earned) on six hits - including three home runs - and four walks (six total in two Triple-A starts thus far) while only striking out one in 3.2 innings. With symptoms in his right elbow/forearm surfacing, there's now even more concern about his 2026 availability."

"After previously being just one rehab start away from joining Toronto's rotation, Berríos' season debut must continue to wait even longer following this ominous development."

Jose Berrios is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister to review MRI results of his right forearm. The MRI showed inflammation and small changes to the initial elbow injury. He has been dealing with a stress fracture since spring training and had been pitching pain-free until discomfort appeared after a recent Triple-A start on May 3. He has not thrown since his last rehab outing with the Buffalo Bisons. In two Triple-A starts, his fastball velocity dropped to 90-91 mph, and he allowed seven earned runs on six hits, including three home runs, with four walks and one strikeout in 3.2 innings. The new symptoms raise concerns about his 2026 availability and further delay his season debut.

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