Latest News About Jose Berrios

Here’s the latest on Jose Berríos:

• Jose Berríos underwent elbow surgery in May 2026 to repair a stress fracture in his right elbow, with reports noting possible ligament involvement that could affect his return timeline. The exact return date was to be determined after surgery and any ligament assessment [source details below]. This marks a significant setback after prior elbow inflammation limited his activity in 2025 and during Spring 2026 preparations [source details below].

• Reports indicated a high likelihood of a longer rehab horizon, with possibilities ranging from a rehabilitation assignment in the minors to a full ligament procedure, depending on intraoperative findings. If a ligament repair was required, a quicker return would be unlikely and a longer absence could follow [source details below].

• Public updates through mid-May 2026 suggested Berríos was progressing in a throwing program and could begin rehab starts soon, but the definitive plan depended on the success and findings of the surgery [source details below].

Key sources (May 2026):

• MLB Trade Rumors: Jose Berrios to undergo elbow surgery for a stress fracture; concerns about ligament damage and potential impact on 2026 return timeline [MLB Trade Rumors, 2026-05-19].[1]
• CBS Sports: Berríos slated for elbow surgery; updates on potential ligament involvement and rehab timing [CBS Sports, 2026-05-17].[2]
• RotoWire: Reports that Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery in addition to repairing the fracture, suggesting a lengthy path back and uncertain 2027 season presence [RotoWire, 2026-05-19].[3]

If you’d like, I can pull the full articles or provide a concise player-by-player injury timeline (injury date, procedure, rehab milestones) with direct quotes. I can also set up a quick chart of expected return windows based on different surgical scenarios.