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Blue Jays Urged To Trade All-Star To Angels For 22-Year-Old Relief Pitcher

Blue Jays Urged To Trade All-Star To Angels For 22-Year-Old Relief Pitcher

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are considering trading Jose Berrios and Joey Loperfido to the Los Angeles Angels for relief pitcher Ryan Johnson. This potential trade is seen as a way to reduce the Blue Jays' payroll and make room for signing new star players. The move follows the Blue Jays' recent offseason activities, including acquiring pitcher Dylan Cease.

Key Facts

  • The Toronto Blue Jays recently acquired pitcher Dylan Cease.
  • The Blue Jays may trade Jose Berrios and Joey Loperfido to the Angels.
  • Ryan Johnson, a relief pitcher, could move to the Blue Jays in this trade.
  • The trade would help the Blue Jays reduce payroll costs.
  • Jose Berrios has a contract worth up to $67 million over three years.
  • The Angels have already acquired several former Blue Jays players.
  • Trading Berrios could allow the Blue Jays to pursue other star players like Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, or Cody Bellinger.

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