Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will see specialist Dr. Keith Meister next week to examine his elbow inflammation, manager John Schneider told reporters Friday via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson.

Matheson notes that Meister has viewed Berrios’ MRI and will now see the veteran righty for an in-person visit.

José Berrios (elbow inflammation) will visit Dr. Meister on Tuesday, John Schneider says.

Meister has viewed the MRI. This will be for an in-person evaluation. #BlueJays

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 13, 2026

Berrios was set to join Puerto Rico for the knockout round at the World Baseball Classic, but his participation was halted when insurance was denied after a medical showed something in his arm, which prompted the Jays to administer their own MRI.

Schneider told reporters Thursday that Berrios’ scan revealed “different inflammation” from the issue that cut his 2025 season short.

Berrios was placed on the injured list last September with elbow inflammation that ended his season. The move came only days after he lost his spot in the starting rotation. Berrios chose to return home to continue his recovery

instead of remaining with the team through the World Series, something that became a source of contention between the Jays and the pitcher.

A native of Bayamon, Berrios is set to embark on his 11th big league season and sixth with the Blue Jays. He had a 9-5 record with a 4.17 ERA in 31 outings last year.

The two-time All-Star has three years remaining on a seven-year, $131 million deal.

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Right-hander Shane Bieber will stay on his regular throwing schedule the next few days, reports Matheson.

In a week, the Jays will see if he’s ready to get on the mound for the first time this spring.

Shane Bieber will stay on his regular throwing schedule for the next few days.

A week from now, the #BlueJays will see if he’s ready to get off a mound for the first time.

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 13, 2026

Bieber is battling arm fatigue after returning from Tommy John surgery last season. The Jays announced earlier in spring training that the 30-year-old will be delayed to start the 2026 campaign.

He made 12 total appearances down the stretch of the regular season and in the playoffs after the Jays acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians ahead of the trade deadline.