Blue Jays finally closing in on 3-player trade with Jose Berrios
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Victor William
Feb 5, 2026 (8:24 PM)
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A blockbuster trade idea sending Jose Berrios to the Atlanta Braves is gaining serious traction, and it might just be the perfect solution for both franchises.
As the Blue Jays look to shed salary to chase other stars, and the Braves hunt for one more reliable arm, this potential swap checks every single box.
Jose Berrios (Drafted 1st round, 2012 by Minnesota) has been a model of consistency, tossing at least 32 starts in every full season since 2018.
He finished the 2025 season with a 9-5 record and a 4.17 ERA, proving he is still a workhorse who can stabilize a rotation.
While the $131 million price tag is hefty, Atlanta is in "win now" mode and needs insurance against the injury bug that bit them hard last year.
The proposed deal would see the Braves send All-Star infielder Ozzie Albies and a prospect to Toronto in exchange for the veteran righty.
For the Blue Jays, this clears the books and brings in a dynamic switch-hitter to replace Bo Bichette's production.
They have been linked to multiple trades this off-season involving Berrios but it looks like the Braves are serious about the move.
For the Braves, adding Berrios to a rotation that already features Chris Sale and Spencer Strider would make them instant World Series favorites.
A win-win deal that shakes up the East
It is rare to see two contenders line up so perfectly on a trade that helps them both immediately.
Berrios brings the kind of durability that Atlanta desperately needs after running out of arms last postseason.
He is not just an innings eater; he is a competitor who thrives on the big stage and wants to win.
The Braves have a history of revitalizing veteran pitchers, and Berrios could find another gear in the National League.
With his ability to mix four pitches for strikes, he is the perfect complement to the flamethrowers in Atlanta's staff.
If Alex Anthopoulos pulls the trigger on this, it will be yet another masterclass in roster construction.
The stove is hot, and this trade might just be the biggest log thrown on the fire all winter.
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