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Why this Blue Jays pitcher may become trade bait after 2025 season ends

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At the trade deadline in 2021, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired two time All-Star José Berrios from the Minnesota Twins. Berrios had a fantastic run down the stretch for a Blue Jays team that just missed the playoffs. After the 2021 season, Berrios then signed a seven-year, $131 million contract to remain a Blue Jay.

Now in 2025, the Blue Jays are in first place in the American League. However, Berrios' future in Toronto could be in question after Berrios' struggles have led to a big change for the 31-year-old pitcher.

Berrios move to bullpen may be sign Blue Jays could want to move on after season ends

In his Blue Jay career, Berrios has started every one of the 138 games he has pitched in, but that is streak that will come to an end with the recent announcement that Berrios will be moved to the bullpen.