"Berríos is somewhat remarkably pain- and symptom-free. The current hope is that after a bit of down time, he'll be able to pitch through the issue. It's not clear exactly how long that'll be, but for now he'll take a few days off from throwing altogether."
"Berríos had been pitching throughout the spring and only learned of a possible issue in his elbow when he was taking his physical prior to joining Puerto Rico's team for the World Baseball Classic. An MRI conducted as part of that exam revealed inflammation in the elbow, which caught Berríos by surprise, as he said that he had not experienced any discomfort."
"A trip to the injured list is a rarity for Berríos. He's been a starter every year of his major league career - one of the most durable and consistent of the past decade. Dating back to 2018, he leads Major League Baseball in both games started (234) and innings pitched (1367 2/3)."
José Berríos was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow and will not be available for Opening Day. Despite being asymptomatic and pain-free, an MRI revealed inflammation during his World Baseball Classic physical. The Blue Jays plan to give him time off from throwing before attempting to have him pitch through the issue. Berríos, in his fifth season of a seven-year, $131 million contract, had posted a 4.17 ERA with 166 innings last season. Known for his durability, he leads MLB since 2018 in games started and innings pitched, making this injury notable for his typically consistent career.
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