Berrios Named Blue Jays Opening Day Starter vs. Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially named right-hander José Berrios as their starting pitcher for the 2025 season opener against the Baltimore Orioles on March 27. This marks Berrios's third Opening Day start in the last four seasons, following a successful performance in the 2024 opener where he earned a win against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a less favorable start in 2022, Berrios had a solid 2024 season, finishing with a record of 16-11 and a 3.60 ERA over 32 starts. His spring training performance has been strong, boasting a 2.35 ERA with 13 strikeouts across four starts. Manager John Schneider noted that Kevin Gausman's slower progression during spring training was a factor in Berrios's selection. The Blue Jays are on a five-game winning streak for their season openers, showcasing their strong start trend.