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José Berríos Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

A full UCL reconstruction will likely sideline him for about 12 to 18 months and further strain Toronto’s injury-hit starting rotation.

Feb 23, 2026; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Surgeon Dr. Keith Meister performed the operation in Texas on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after entering to remove loose bodies and repair a stress fracture and finding the UCL was damaged.
  • The Blue Jays say the reconstruction means Berríos will miss the rest of 2026 and will likely be unavailable for a substantial portion of 2027 under a typical 12–18 month recovery timetable.
  • Berríos had been shut down after a spring-training MRI revealed a stress fracture and four difficult rehab starts at Triple-A that included a drop in fastball velocity.
  • Losing a veteran who has been a regular rotation anchor forces Toronto to pursue immediate roster and rotation adjustments and increases the urgency of moves before the trade deadline.
  • Berríos is under a seven-year, $131 million deal that runs through 2028 so the surgery carries both human consequences for his career recovery and financial and roster implications for the club.