The Toronto Blue Jays had to know this would happen, but they’re still stuck regardless of how you frame it. Jose Berrios entered this offseason with a two-year player option on his contract. If he accepted it, it would pay…
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios did not opt out of the final two years of his contract, remaining with the team on a $48 million deal. Berrios underwent Tommy John surgery in May and is not expected to be ready for the start of next season, making his decision to exercise the player option widely anticipated.
The guaranteed commitment to Berrios could impact Toronto's offseason payroll and flexibility, potentially affecting their ability to re-sign pending free agent Shane Bieber. The club also reinstated several players from the 60-day injured list while preparing for crucial roster decisions.
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