Brandon Barriera

Brandon Barriera

22-Year-Old PitcherP
Toronto Blue Jays A+
2026 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Brandon Barriera in 2026. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a $3.6 million contract with the Blue Jays in July of 2022.
Pitching again at Single-A
PToronto Blue Jays  A+
August 10, 2026
Barriera (undisclosed) has struck out six and allowed five earned runs on five hits and five walks across four innings in two starts for Single-A Dunedin since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list July 29.
Analysis
Since entering the professional ranks as a first-round draft pick in 2022, Barriera has struggled to stay on the mound, notably missing most of the 2024 and 2025 seasons while recovering from a hybrid Tommy John and internal brace surgery and then fracturing his forearm last August. He's already had two separate stints on the IL in 2026 and hasn't been effective when available for Dunedin. Over 10 outings in the Florida State League, Barriera has submitted a 6.65 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB over 23 innings.
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Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (A+)
Since 2024
 
 
-29%
BAA vs LHP
2026
 
 
-29%
BAA vs LHP
2025
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2024
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .286 11 0 3 2 0 0 0
Since 2024vs Right .400 19 3 2 6 1 0 0
2026vs Left .286 11 0 3 2 0 0 0
2026vs Right .400 19 3 2 6 1 0 0
2025vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Barriera, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound prep southpaw from Florida, has an impressive blend of athleticism and stuff. His left-handed delivery is very smooth, which gives evaluators confidence he will be a strike thrower in pro ball. He has a mid-90s fastball that has touched 99 mph and a monster slider that is one of the best breaking balls any teenager possesses. Barriera also mixes in a curveball and changeup that are in development. There's not much to complain about other than his distant ETA (he turns 19 in March). Barriera shut himself down in the spring after pitching well enough to secure a spot in the first round, and Toronto gave him $3.6 million after selecting him with the 23rd overall pick. He will make his pro debut in 2023 and has significant breakout potential.
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Velocity back after surgery
PToronto Blue Jays  A+
March 22, 2026
Barriera has been touching 98 mph during throwing sessions this spring, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
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Ready for rehab assignment
PToronto Blue Jays  A+
Elbow
June 6, 2025
Barriera (elbow) was assigned to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
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Could debut by late May
PToronto Blue Jays  A+
Elbow
March 24, 2025
Barriera (elbow) is targeting a return to game action by late May or early June, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.
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Gets hybrid elbow surgery
PToronto Blue Jays  A+
Elbow
April 29, 2024
Barriera's agent, Nate Heisler, announced Monday via social media that his client recently underwent a hybrid surgery on his left elbow and will miss the rest of the 2024 season.
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Needs left elbow surgery
PToronto Blue Jays  A+
Arm
April 27, 2024
Barriera is set to undergo left elbow surgery, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
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