Jose Berrios finally break silence on possibly being moved off starting rotation
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Victor William
Mar 7, 2026 (7:14 PM)
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José Berrios is fiercely embracing a crowded rotation battle, and fans can finally celebrate his relentless drive to elevate the entire pitching staff.
Seeing an established ace suddenly having to fight for his exact job usually sparks instant panic among the hardcore fanbase.
This time around, that intense internal competition is the exact opposite of a terrifying red flag.
The front office completely overhauled our starting pitching depth this winter, creating a wonderfully packed house under the Florida sun.
Our former Gold Glove winner is now standing tall and refusing to surrender his beloved spot without an absolute fight.
«There were a lot of good things,» Berrios said, per MLB.com's Steve Kornacki. «My stamina, (no) health issues. I pitched strong and went up another four innings. That's good for me. We have a lot of good Jays starting pitchers. For sure, we are eight right now competing for five spots on the roster. So, I got that on my mind. I know I've got to do my work out there. Be me. Be consistent. And just keep competing out there. Overall, it was a great outing.» -Berrios
The 31-year-old José Berrios (Drafted Round 1, 2012 by Minnesota Twins) dealt with some serious frustration during an abrupt finish to his previous season.
He pitched to a very difficult 4.17 ERA while collecting 9 wins and 5 losses.
La Makina is determined to silence his loudest doubters
There is an overwhelming wave of collective relief knowing our veteran leader is completely fired up and fiercely hungry.
That specific late season struggle was totally out of character for a durable warrior who normally dominates every fifth day.
It is incredibly tempting to completely write off an older arm when shiny new toys arrive in the clubhouse.
Fans desperately need that relentless veteran intensity to keep the overall excitement fully alive before the actual games count.
Toronto is actively relying on his bulldog mentality to set the perfect tone for younger, emerging prospects.
Seeing him work closely alongside the 22-year-old Trey Yesavage (Drafted Round 1, 2024 by Toronto Blue Jays) is a beautiful developmental strategy.
Watching Berrios refine his deadly slurve and command the strike zone fundamentally changes the energy in the building.
He showed an elite level of resilience by racking up 138 strikeouts last summer despite battling through obvious physical hurdles.
Now he gets to actually breathe, rediscover his dominant mechanical flow, and attack major league hitters with absolute confidence.
This current rotation is absolutely packed with reliable superstar depth, meaning he no longer has to carry the entire pitching staff.
When the intense American League East playoff race inevitably heats up, having a fully motivated Berrios is the ultimate luxury.
His eventual triumphant return to peak form will make this entire pitching staff an absolutely terrifying force of nature.
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