Toronto Blue Jays were heading into the 2026 MLB season with massive starting pitching depth, until news broke on the first day of Spring Training that two of their pitchers won't be available for an extended period of time due to injuries. Shane Bieber is dealing with forearm fatigue and will miss the start of the regular season, while news for Bowden Francis was even worse, as he will miss the entire 2026 year due to an elbow injury that will require UCL reconstructive surgery.
Are the Miami Marlins getting ready to move Edward Cabrera? In the immortal words of Adele, rumor has it. Or if you prefer getting your insights from a Magic 8-ball, signs point to yes. Anyway you slice it, the odds are really starting to look long that Cabrera is still a member of the Miami Marlins come Opening Day 2026.
On top of that roster crunch, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins shared Berríos' disappointment on Monday when he was moved to the bullpen late last season and ultimately left off the franchise's post-season roster, which, essentially, is pretty much equal to pouring gas on a fire in this situation. But don't hide the fire extinguisher just yet. By no means do the Blue Jays have to trade Berríos this winter.