Apr 8, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) acknowledges the fans after being removed from the game during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports
When the Blue Jays traded for Jose Berrios of the Minnesota Twins, they did it for multiple reasons beyond him just being a talented starting pitcher.
Obviously that was the starting place for Ross Atkins and his front office team, as they’ve been on the hunt for another top-tier starter for a while. They’ve benefitted from the emergence of Robbie Ray, who has joined Hyun Jin Ryu in that tier, but the addition of Berrios gives the Blue Jays another layer of talent at the top, and a much scarier playoff rotation should they qualify.