2-for-1 trade offer announced sending Jose Berrios to the Atlanta Braves

Jan 24, 2026 (12:07)

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Jose Berrios is at the center of a blockbuster trade pitch that would send him to the Atlanta Braves for All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies.

The deal would also include shortstop prospect Alex Lodise.

The Blue Jays front office is facing a massive crossroads this winter.

Speculation is reaching a fever pitch regarding how Toronto will fix its stagnant infield.

Atlanta is reportedly looking for more reliability at the top of their pitching staff.

A swap involving the most durable starter in the American League makes sense on paper.

Ross Atkins needs to decide if he values pitching depth over an offensive upgrade.

You can see the electric bat speed as he turns on an inside fastball to clear the bases with a clutch double.

Albies is only 28 years old and remains one of the most productive infielders in the game.

He carries a career .786 OPS and brings championship experience to any clubhouse he joins.

His contract is famously team-friendly which would help Toronto manage their luxury tax issues.

Berrios is the 31-year-old workhorse that every manager dreams of having on the mound.

Toronto fans are absolutely terrified of seeing their most consistent pitcher walk out the door for a position player.

The right-hander finished last season with a strong 16-11 record and a 3.60 ERA.

He logged 192.1 innings while maintaining a 1.15 WHIP during his most recent season.

Losing that kind of volume would place immense pressure on the rest of the staff.

The Blue Jays would be forced to find another starter via free agency immediately.

However the chance to land a three-time All-Star at second base rarely happens.

Albies provides the speed and power combination that the Rogers Centre has lacked lately.

He would likely slot into the top of the order near Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

This move would allow the team to move on from aging veteran options in the infield.

The Braves need an arm that can eat innings behind Chris Sale and Max Fried.

Berrios has proven he can handle the pressure of pitching in high-stakes environments and has been linked to plenty of trade rumors this off-season.

It is the kind of old-school baseball trade that changes the trajectory of both franchises.

If the trigger is pulled it signals that Toronto is going all-in for 2026.

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