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Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins speaks on Jose Berrios absence from World Series
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Is Jose Berrios time with the Toronto Blue Jays coming to an end?
It's been a question being asked more and more ever since the Blue Jays signed both Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.
In addition, during the Jays' memorable run to the 2025 World Series, Berrios - who was not named to the playoff roster after being demoted to the bullpen and then sent to the injured list - was reportedly away from the team.
Now, General Manager Ross Atkins is shedding light on the latter situation.
«He was not happy. He was disappointed that he wasn't in our rotation. He handled it well, but then when it came down to roster selection, he wasn't on it.»
Still Atkins claims that Berrios' relationship is very professional and that he still expects the pitcher to be part of Toronto's starting rotation come 2026.
Still, it's never a good look when a player puts his personal feelings ahead of the team.
Ross Atkins says Berrios' absence during the World Series was Berrios' decision.
Asked: Was Berrios unhappy?
«He was not happy He was disappointed that he wasn't in our rotation. He handled it well, but then when it came down to roster selection, he wasn't on it.»
Asked: Was Berrios unhappy?
«He was not happy He was disappointed that he wasn't in our rotation. He handled it well, but then when it came down to roster selection, he wasn't on it.»
Berrios has opt-out after upcoming season
While the Blue Jays are reportedly open to trading their one-time ace, Atkins has made no motion that he intends to do, other than the fact they will "listen to offers".
Still, Berrios has an opt-out after 2026, and based on where things at this current juncture, it wouldn't be all that surprising if he trigged it and entered free agency.