BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring Jose Berrios, one of the most sought-after starters on the trade market, from the Minnesota Twins.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was first to report the agreement.
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports that the Blue Jays are sending No. 2 prospect Austin Martin to the Twins in the trade. Multiple reports indicate No. 4 prospect Simeon Woods Richardson will also be traded to Minnesota in the deal. Berrios, who is under team control through the 2022 season, was one of the most sought-after starters on the trade market. He has 3.48 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 20 starts for the Twins this season.
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