The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been a struggle, and it's not just their 19-24 record that has fans feeling blue. A wave of injuries has plagued the team, turning what should have been a promising year into a battle for survival.

The list of sidelined players reads like a who's who of the roster: Alejandro Kirk, Anthony Santander, Addison Barger, Nathan Lukes, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, and Cody Ponce have all spent significant time on the injured list. And now, the news gets even tougher for one of their key arms.

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered a difficult update on veteran right-hander José Berríos. The 31-year-old, who hasn't pitched this season due to a stress fracture in his elbow, was in the middle of a rehab stint when he suffered a setback. Now, the team is facing a grim reality.

"The Blue Jays are still working with Jose Berrios and doctors to reach a final decision on his elbow," Matheson reported. "Could have a final answer tomorrow. 'Surgery is on the table,' - John Schneider."

Berríos, who posted a 4.17 ERA over 166 innings in 2025, was a key part of the Blue Jays' rotation during their World Series run, even though he didn't take the mound during the postseason. He showed promise in spring training this year, with a solid 3.38 ERA in three starts before the elbow issue flared up.

For a team already dealing with so much adversity, this news is a brutal blow. While there's still a chance he can avoid surgery, the fact that it's now a real possibility is a tough pill for Toronto fans to swallow. For now, the Blue Jays will have to wait—and hope—for a better outcome.