It wasn’t exactly a secret – as manager Charlie Montoyo said, “he kind of knew” – but it was still an emotional moment when Jose Berrios was told he would start on opening day for the Blue Jays. bnicholsonsmith has more.
into his office. Congratulations, the manager said. You’ve worked for this. You’ve earned this. You’re starting opening day.
Even now, the work continues. Soon after hearing the news, Berrios quietly made his way to the gang mounds at the Blue Jays training facility, throwing a bullpen session to catcher Danny Jansen under the supervision of pitching coach Pete Walker in preparation for his final spring start on Saturday. There was no fanfare, just a few observers watching as Berrios hit Jansen’s glove over and over and asked his catcher the occasional question.
Barring an unexpected change to the Blue Jays’ plans, Gausman, Ryu, Manoah and Kikuchi would follow Gausman in the rotation in that order. On paper, it could be one of the best starting rotations in baseball. this week, leading to a left ankle sprain Montoyo described as mild. The right-hander plans to throw a light bullpen session Friday, and the Blue Jays fully expect he’ll be ready for opening day next Friday.Of course, there are times any closer’s unavailable after working heavily for a few days, and when those situations surface for the Blue Jays, Yimi Garcia will be a prime candidate to save games.
Meanwhile, the status of Nate Pearson is also in question after he was scratched from a scheduled appearance Thursday. Pearson showed COVID-19 symptoms, but tested negative at the Blue Jays’ player development complex and at this point it’s unclear when he’ll pitch next.
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