Blue Jays’ Injury Mistake Costs The Team A $24 Million Season

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ Injury Mistake Costs The Team A $24 Million SeasonByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 07:00am EDTTORONTO, ON - March 26 Ross Atkins is the EVP of baseball operation and GM and is seen speaking to the media.The Toronto Blue Jays held their media day at the Rogers Centre in MLB baseball action ahead of their home opener on Friday.March 26 2026 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)Toronto Star via Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays got some more bad injury news in the latest setback to a season that has been full of them.After reaching Game 7 of the World Series last year, then reloading their roster with win-now talent, the Blue Jays have seen key position players like Alejandro Kirk and George Springer, as well as starting pitchers like Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer and Cody Ponce, miss considerable time with a range of injuries.The team has also been without two-time All-Star Jose Berrios, who has been dealing with elbow problems since last season and has now undergone Tommy John surgery as a result.“After a period of healing, Berrios resumed building up last month and was on the cusp of a return in early May when his velocity dipped in consecutive rehab outings with Triple-A Buffalo,” Shi Davidi wrote for Sportsnet. “He also had more than the expected soreness.”ForbesRed Sox World Series Champions Reunite With NL PowerhouseBy Peter ChawagaToronto Blue Jays Mismanage Jose Berrios InjuryThe team had announced that Berrios would be undergoing an unspecified surgery but it wasn’t until Wednesday that fans learned the extent of the procedure. Now Berrios is ruled out for all of this season as well as the 2027 campaign, following a health saga that might have been handled differently.“This situation was clearly mishandled,” Gregor Chisholm wrote for the...