Pitcher surplus could have Blue Jays dangling this former All-Star at Winter Meetings

"As of right now, with the signing of both Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, they now have six starting pitchers and Eric Lauer who could be considered both a starter and a reliever. That now leaves an odd man out, and that player is José Berrios who could very well end up traded this offseason, maybe even as early as this weeks upcoming Winter Meetings. It seems like all signs are pointing to the Blue Jays strongly considering moving him."

"At just 31 years old, Berrios is signed until 2028. When he signed the deal back in 2022, he signed for seven years and $131 million. Unfortunately, the deal did not age overly well and now it could be harder to move him. That said, there should be at least a dozen teams that could use him. After last season, he may be a number three pitcher in a rotation, but if he can find his footing with a ne"

The Toronto Blue Jays added Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce this offseason, creating six clear starting pitchers plus Eric Lauer who can fill both starting and relief roles. The roster now contains an extra starter, placing José Berríos as the likely odd man out and a strong trade candidate, potentially as early as the Winter Meetings. Berríos posted a 9-5 record with a 4.16 ERA in 2025, his second-highest ERA with Toronto. He is 31 and under contract through 2028 with a seven-year, $131 million deal signed in 2022. The contract complicates trade options, but multiple teams could use him as a number-three starter if he regains form.

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