A new trade idea sends José Berrios and $20 million to the Astros for Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers. Toronto would sign it in a heartbeat.

For the Blue Jays, the appeal is obvious. They'd unload a rehabbing pitcher's contract and add two everyday players in one move.

Berrios had Tommy John surgery on May 20, and a late-2027 return is the best-case target. Once he opts in, he's owed $24 million in each of the next two seasons.

The cash would soften that for Houston. The Astros would still be paying a pitcher who may not throw a meaningful inning until late next year.

So what's in it for Joey Espada's club? That's the hard part to answer.

The best argument is the veteran's track record. Before the injury, he routinely made more than 30 starts a season, and the 2025 version clearly wasn't near 100 percent.

Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers would fill two Toronto holes at once

Peña would give Toronto a major infield upgrade. With Andrés Giménez locked in at shortstop, the Jays would have to work out the alignment, with second base the obvious opening.

Meyers would add outfield depth. Toronto's outfield leans left-handed and is full of question marks, from Anthony Santander's health to Addison Barger's elbow.

The two teams have done business recently. Toronto sent Daulton Varsho to Houston for Spencer Arrighetti at the deadline.

This one is too good to be true. Houston would be trading two everyday players for a recovering arm and a cash cushion, and no front office takes that deal without far more coming back.

It's like trying to trade a winter coat in July for two new pairs of shoes. The cash helps, but the timing is all wrong for the other side.

A more realistic version would require Toronto's top prospects. Names like Nolan Perry or Johnny King would likely have to enter the conversation.

The idea at least targets the right problems, second base and outfield depth. Ross Atkins should take the swing, but he'd better have a much bigger offer in his back pocket.