‘Surgery On The Table’ For Blue Jays Starter In Another Blow to Pitching Staff

IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It’s yet another blow to the Toronto Blue Jays ‘ battered and beaten pitching staff. As they await the final word on the next steps for injured hurler Jose Berrios, manager John Schneider says that “surgery is on the table. ” Jays still talking through next steps with Jose Berrios.

Nothing decided, but “surgery is on the table” per John Schneider — Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 15, 2026 “It’s an option at this point,” Schneider said on Friday. “We’re just trying to figure out if that’s the route we’re going to go. ” Although Berríos met with renowned elbow surgeon Dr.

Keith Meister earlier this week, the manager says there is no ligament damage involved, as far as he knows. Of course, Schneider is not a doctor, nor does he play one on TV (or in the clubhouse). He did, however, mention “loose bodies”, as noted by beat writer Keegan Matheson.

It seems we’re still talking about the stress fracture that Berríos had been pitching through in spring training, without any ill effects at the time. But he’s had some elbow soreness in his last two rehab starts, with reduced velocity. “He’s just trying to make the best decision for now and for the long term,” Schneider said, indicating that the 31-year-old pitcher will have the final say on which way they go.