Blue Jays receive worrying Jose Berrios injury update amid 2026 MLB season
The Toronto Blue Jays received another major setback amid the 2026 MLB season on Saturday after troubling details emerged surrounding Jose Berrios and his lingering elbow injury. Sports broadcaster Hazel Mae reported on X that Berrios will undergo surgery on Wednesday with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister.
The operation will address an existing stress fracture in the pitcher’s right elbow, but the larger concern involves possible ligament damage. MORE: Dodgers hire former World Series champion in unique role “Jose Berrios to have surgery Wednesday performed by Dr. Meister,” Mae wrote.
“There is some concern about ligament – they’ll determine whether he’s done for season whether ligament needs repairing. ” Manager John Schneider confirmed Saturday that the team remains uncertain about the full extent of the injury. If ligament repair becomes necessary during surgery, Berrios could miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
The injury timeline has turned into a frustrating cycle for both the pitcher and the organization. Berrios first landed on the injured list after inflammation appeared during a pre-World Baseball Classic physical for Team Puerto Rico. Further testing later revealed the stress fracture.
MORE: Son of former Blue Jays infielder, 14, has agreement with Rangers Blue Jays rotation problems continue growing Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) walks to the dugout after he pitched the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images There was brief optimism during Berrios’ rehab assignment.