Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
José Berríos, a 31-year-old veteran right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right elbow. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister and may involve evaluation and repair of possible ligament damage and loose bodies. Berríos has not pitched in the majors this season after elbow inflammation was detected during spring training. He attempted a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo but struggled with a 10.67 ERA over 14⅓ innings and continued to experience discomfort. The injury originated at the end of the 2025 season when he was placed on the injured list and missed the postseason. The full extent of the injury and recovery timeline will not be known until after surgery is completed, though the team expects him to miss at least a couple of months. This is particularly concerning given Berríos' previous reputation for durability and health.
Strengths
- + Previously known for exceptional durability and health throughout career
- + Experienced veteran pitcher with proven track record
- + Had solid 2025 season with 9-5 record and 4.17 ERA in 31 appearances
Weaknesses
- - Stress fracture in right elbow requiring surgery
- - Possible ligament damage requiring evaluation during surgery
- - Possible loose bodies in elbow joint
- - Has not pitched in majors in 2026 season
- - Poor rehab performance with 10.67 ERA in Triple-A
- - Continued discomfort during rehabilitation attempts
- - Injury originated late 2025 season, now persisting into 2026
- - Uncertain recovery timeline and potential to miss remainder of season
- - Age 31 with significant injury history now emerging
- - Blue Jays rotation already depleted with multiple injured starters
Injury Status: IL-60
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