Jose Berrios gives up 8 word injury change

Jose Berrios he wasn’t a bad pitcher in 2025, but he certainly wasn’t himself. The Toronto Blue Jays the right-hander struggled in the second half of the season and ended up being placed on the injured list in September due to elbow inflammation, which in a vulnerable place moves to 2026. Fans now learn that he struggled even more adversity than they initially realized.

Preparing for a new campaign with the Blue Jays spring training based in Dunedin, Florida, Berrios revealed he was already dealing with injury concerns last winter. The two-time All-Star and 2023 Gold Glove winner worked through a biceps tendon problem during the season, doing his best to overcome his obstacle. He didn’t reveal what the problem was until September, according to The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon.

Berrios is not afraid now, however. He feels incredibly confident in his health. “I’m back,” said the 31-year-old Puerto Rican. “Thank God I’m healthy, I’m back.”

The Blue Jays own a lots of throwing optionsbut some of them are jokers. When on the mound, Berrios is usually one of the most reliable pitchers on the roster. He made 127 starts over the last four seasons, showing the kind of durability that is all too rare in the modern game. The veteran pitcher was forced to miss the playoffs during Toronto’s historic American League run, so he’ll be desperate to avoid IL in 2026.

Jose Berrios will try to keep his arms fresh in spring training and cement himself as an unquestionable presence in the rotation. Unfortunately, he has a rough start.

The 2012 first-round draft pick allowed two runs on three hits with one walk in Monday’s 4-3 loss to the New York Mets. Berrios was 9-5 with a 4.17 ERA and 138 strikeouts in 166.0 innings pitched last year. Can he overcome this steady slump and regain his reliable form? The wait continues.