The Toronto Blue Jays are holding their breath as they await test results for star pitcher José Berríos, who visited renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday for further evaluation of his lingering elbow issues. The news, first reported by The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon, could determine whether the team's already battered rotation gets a much-needed boost or faces another setback.

Injuries have plagued the Blue Jays’ pitching staff like no other team in the American League this season. Five starting pitchers have missed time or remain sidelined, with only rookie Trey Yesavage returning from the injured list so far. Toronto is desperately hoping Berríos won't be the next name added to that growing list.

Berríos hasn't thrown a pitch in the regular season this year due to a right elbow stress fracture—an injury that also cut short his 2025 campaign, forcing him to miss the final two weeks and the Blue Jays' run to the World Series. After making just three spring training starts, he was placed on a rehab assignment in mid-April, logging four outings between Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo.

The results were concerning. Over 14.1 innings, Berríos posted a 10.67 ERA, surrendering 17 earned runs on 19 hits—including six home runs—while striking out 11. His velocity noticeably dropped during his final rehab start on May 3, prompting the team to pull him for further testing. Now, all eyes are on the results from Dr. Meister, a specialist known for treating some of baseball's toughest arm injuries.

Before his injury troubles, Berríos was expected to anchor a rotation that had high hopes for 2026. His status remains uncertain, but the Blue Jays—and their fans—are anxiously awaiting Wednesday's update. For a team already stretched thin on the mound, the outcome could shape the rest of their season.