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Report: Twins Trade José Berríos to Blue Jays for Two Top Prospects

The Blue Jays will acquire starting pitcher José Berríos in a trade with the Twins, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Shortstop prospect Austin Martin and minor-league pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson will reportedly head to Minnesota in the deal.

Berríos, 27, is a two-time All-Star. He sports a 3.48 ERA, striking out 126 batters in 121 2/3 innings. Berríos joins a Blue Jays rotation that has struggled outside of ace Hyun Jin-Ryu and the resurgent Robbie Ray; Pitchers Steven Matz and Ross Stripling both sport ERAs above 4.50.

Minnesota received an impressive prospect return in exchange for its best pitcher.