BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a significant setback as right-hander Jose Berrios has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, marking the first injury of his major league career. This urgent development comes as the Blue Jays have struggled, losing six of their last seven games, and now find themselves tied with the New York Yankees at the top of the American League East.
The timing couldn’t be worse for the Blue Jays, who have failed to score more than one run in each of those six losses. As they prepare for a crucial game against the Boston Red Sox on September 28, 2023, they are now without their veteran pitcher, raising concerns about their postseason aspirations.
Manager John Schneider confirmed that Berrios has been experiencing elbow issues for some time, which ultimately led to his removal from the rotation last week. The 10-year veteran has struggled throughout September, posting a troubling 6.75 ERA over four appearances, including a disappointing two-inning relief outing against the Red Sox where the Blue Jays fell 7-1.
In response to this urgent situation, the Blue Jays have promoted right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo to fill Berrios’ spot. With only a handful of games left in the regular season, this injury raises doubts about Berrios’ potential participation in a Wild Card Series next week.
Berrios concludes the season with 30 starts, breaking a streak of at least 32 starts in six consecutive full seasons dating back to 2018. This injury not only impacts the Blue Jays’ current lineup but also poses a significant emotional blow to a team that has struggled to find its footing.
As fans await further updates, the Blue Jays must quickly rally to keep their playoff hopes alive. The upcoming game against the Red Sox will be critical as the team looks to regain momentum and reinforce their position in the tightly contested AL East race. Stay tuned for more updates on Berrios and the Blue Jays as this story develops.
