Blue Jays sign Jose Berrios to lucrative seven-year extension

The Toronto Blue Jays got an important piece of business done early into a pivotal offseason.

The team announced that they have signed starting pitcher Jose Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract extension that goes into effect following the 2022 MLB season.

The 27-year old, who was acquired by the Blue Jays in a multiplayer trade deadline deal with the Minnesota Twins back on July 30, posted a 5-4 record with a 3.58 ERA in 12 starts with the team in 2021.

The two-time All-Star has registered a 60-47 record, 4.04 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 857 strikeouts over a span of six seasons and 851.2 innings pitched in the MLB career.