ORLANDO, Fla. -- José Berríos is a constant. He’s old reliable, which is why it’s so noticeable when he’s suddenly not around.

During the World Series against the Dodgers, Berríos was away from the Blue Jays for a time. It felt unusual at the time, even given that Berríos hadn’t pitched in the postseason and ended the regular season on the IL with right elbow inflammation -- his first trip to the IL in his remarkably durable 10-year career.

On Monday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, general manager Ross Atkins shared that the decision had been Berríos’.

“He was not happy,” Atkins said when asked whether Berríos’ absence had anything to do with his injury or treatment. “He was disappointed that he wasn’t in our rotation. He handled it well, but then when it came down to roster se

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