"José Berrios was a topic of conversation all offseason for several reasons. Now, after an ineffective 2025 that ended in personal controversy, he doesn't appear to be guaranteed a spot in the starting rotation despite his extensive track record. The Blue Jays have several higher-ceiling options than Berríos on paper."
"Rodríguez appears to be on the outside looking in after starting last season as a fixture in the Blue Jays' bullpen. The team designated him for assignment in December, and now re-adding him to the 40-man roster would require kicking someone else off. Whatever issues derailed Rodríguez's 2025 season at the end don't appear to have gone away."
"Nance is another relief arm in a precarious position. He recorded an excellent 1.99 ERA in 2025 over his 30 appearances-most of which were in low-leverage situations. Nance never seemed to crack the circle of trust, thus putting his future into question. The key variable here is that Nance is out of minor-league options."
Spring Training serves as a critical evaluation period for Blue Jays players competing for limited roster spots. José Berrios, despite his extensive track record, is not guaranteed a starting rotation position after an ineffective 2025 season and must prove he belongs among the team's top five pitchers. Yariel Rodríguez faces an uphill battle after being designated for assignment in December and has already struggled in spring games. Tommy Nance, though he posted a solid 1.99 ERA in 2025, never earned significant trust and lacks minor-league options, making him vulnerable if the team prefers other prospects. These players must perform well during Spring Training to secure their places on the opening day roster.
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