Blue Jays get concerning Jose Berrios injury update after WBC revelation

The Toronto Blue Jays have added a ton of talent to their starting rotation this offseason. Max Scherzer is back, as is Shane Bieber. But the big additions are Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.

However, the Blue Jays, already dealing with Bieber's uncertainty to begin the year, got some bad news on another key starter in Jose Berrios.

According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet, Berrios, after an MRI he took for World Baseball Classic insurance, was found to have inflammation in his right elbow, and there's now concern about his status going forward.

Blue Jays get concerning Jose Berrios injury news

"Jose Berrios has been scratched from his start against the Phillies on Thursday," Zwelling reports. "A recent MRI during the WBC insurance process revealed inflammation in his right elbow - a different issue than the one he dealt with last season."

While Berrios said that he feels good, according to Zwelling, this issue is still a very concerning one for the Blue Jays as the start of the season nears.

The two-time All-Star right-hander has some inflammation in his right elbow, and now faces some major question marks about his status for the 2026 MLB season.

He shouldn't be out for the full year, but he could miss part of the beginning of the season. But, as of now, there's not much known about his status going forward.

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Last season for the Blue Jays, Berrios posted a 4.17 ERA in 30 starts in a down year by his recent standards. In the two years prior, he posted a combined 3.63 ERA with a 27-23 record and 4.7 bWAR. He had just 1.3 bWAR and a 9-5 record in 2025.

Getting Berrios back into the rotation would be huge for the Blue Jays, even after they've made a few big additions to the rotation this offseason.

This injury situation is one to keep a very close eye on, as Berrios' status could change in the coming days and weeks as Opening Day rapidly approaches.

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