Berrios Elbow Inflammation: Jays Cautious in Spring Training

0:00You're listening to Toronto Blue Jays News today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. Toronto Blue Jays starter, Jose Barrios, missed the World Baseball Classic with Puerto Rico after an insurance test spotted elbow inflammation. The 31-year-old right-hander got flagged just before the tournament. The team followed up with their own MRI check. Manager John Schneider shared that Barrios feels perfectly fine and plans to keep throwing in spring training, skipping just his next scheduled start. Officials downplayed any major worries for the two-time All-Star. Last season Barrios posted a 4.17 ERA and 1.301 whip across 166 innings with a hundred 38 strikeouts. Barrios now eyes a strong rebound in the 2026 campaign. Spring training gives him time to build back steadily without rushing. For now, the Jays are taking a cautious, letting him ease in while monitoring progress closely. A message from our sponsors supports today's story.

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