Scouting Report: Josias Utrera

Summary

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.