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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jose Berrios, 31-year-old veteran starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, is facing a significant elbow injury setback. Originally diagnosed with elbow inflammation during WBC intake physicals in spring training, an MRI revealed a stress fracture. After attempting a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo (posting a 10.67 ERA over 14.1 innings), Berrios experienced continued discomfort. Subsequent MRI showed inflammation and small changes to the initial injury. Specialist Dr. Keith Meister will perform elbow surgery to repair the stress fracture and evaluate possible ligament damage and loose bodies. The team expects Berrios to miss at least a couple of months, with potential for extended absence for the remainder of the season. This marks a concerning development for a pitcher known for his durability throughout his career.
Strengths
- + Known for durability and health throughout career prior to recent issues
- + Veteran pitcher with extensive MLB experience
- + Team has specialist care with Dr. Keith Meister
Weaknesses
- - Stress fracture in throwing elbow requiring surgery
- - MRI showed inflammation and additional changes to initial injury
- - Possible ligament damage and loose bodies in elbow
- - Failed rehab attempt with poor performance (10.67 ERA in Triple-A)
- - Continued discomfort after rehab starts
- - Missed entire 2026 season to date
- - Previous elbow issues in late 2025 season
- - Controversial departure from team during 2025 World Series due to injury
- - Uncertain recovery timeline with potential for extended absence
- - Below-average 2025 season (4.17 ERA in 31 starts)
Injury Status: IL-60
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