"For the last half-decade, José Berríos has been a constant in the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation. He's thrown 790 1/3 innings since being acquired at the 2021 trade deadline, recording a 4.09 ERA and 4.36 FIP in that time. He's been remarkably consistent throughout his entire career, having tossed at least 165 innings in every full season since 2018. In fact, he was placed on the injured list for the first time in his 10-year career at the end of the 2025 season, getting shut down due to elbow inflammation. That injury led to him not pitching at all in the Blue Jays' World Series run, though it appears there were other factors at play. According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Berrios was unwilling to pitch out of the bullpen in October, and ultimately stepped away from the team during their attempt to win a championship."
"Atkins did say their relationship remains solid and professional, but it's becoming clearer and clearer that Berrios may be the odd-man out in the Blue Jays' rotation logjam. It's understandable why Berríos, a two-time All-Star with a career 3.60 ERA in the playoffs, would feel entitled to a rotation spot. However, with Kevin Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage carrying a lot of the load, vet"
José Berríos has anchored the Blue Jays' rotation since the 2021 trade deadline, logging 790 1/3 innings with a 4.09 ERA and 4.36 FIP during that span. He consistently reached at least 165 innings in every full season since 2018 before landing on the injured list for the first time in his 10-year career at the end of 2025 with elbow inflammation. The elbow shutdown prevented him from pitching in the World Series. Berríos reportedly refused a bullpen role in October and stepped away from the team during the postseason. The organization describes the relationship as professional, but his rotation spot is now uncertain amid roster competition.
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