Jose Berrios gains no-trade clause with Blue Jays through 10-and-5 rights

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Jose Berrios gains no-trade clause with Blue Jays through 10-and-5 rights
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Jose Berrios of the Toronto Blue Jays recently achieved a no-trade clause in his contract after reaching 10 years of Major League Baseball service. This milestone allows him to block any potential trades as he has spent the last five years with the Blue Jays. The MLBPA acknowledged his accomplishment, highlighting the rarity of this achievement among players. Berrios is currently sidelined for the remainder of the season and possibly all of next year due to Tommy John surgery, which may limit the immediate implications of his new clause. However, he will retain this right through the final two years of his contract, valued at $24.7 million per season.

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  • Jose Berrios gains a no-trade clause via 10-and-5 rights.
  • He achieved 10 years of MLB service this week.
  • Berrios is currently out for the year due to surgery.
  • He has two seasons left on his contract at $24.7 million each.
  • The no-trade clause will be applicable if he recovers and plays again.
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Toronto Blue Jays veteran pitcher Jose Berrios recently gained a no-trade clause in his contract through 10-and-5 rights. In MLB, players who reach 10 years of service time and have spent the last five years with the same team gain a no-trade clause through what is called 10-and-5 rights. For example, currently on the Blue […] The post Blue Jays Veteran Pitcher Recently Gained No-Trade Clause appeared first on HEAVY.

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