Berríos to See Specialist After Elbow Inflammation, Jays Face Rotation Crunch
Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos is visiting a specialist for elbow inflammation detected in a World Baseball Classic physical. An MRI showed no structural damage, but he’ll consult Dr. Keith Meister next Tuesday and won’t throw in the interim. There’s no pain reported, and a quick return is possible, but the situation adds to Toronto’s rotation questions behind Cease, Gausman, Yesavage, Ponce, Scherzer, Lauer, and Bieber’s pending status. If Berríos needs an IL stint to start the season, the Jays’ starting mix could shift further, though they’ll benefit from depth if everyone is healthy.
