Toronto Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette has received encouraging updates following his trip to Dallas for a second opinion on his left knee injury that has kept him out of action since early September.
Bichette, 27, was placed on the injured list for 10 days due to a PCL strain in his left knee sustained during a game against the New York Yankees on Sept. 6. The incident happened when he seemed to injure his knee while sliding into home plate. Although he briefly left the game due to a rain delay, he returned to finish playing.
According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the second opinion has indicated that Bichette’s injury is likely short-term and can improve with rest and rehabilitation, raising hopes for his potential return in time for the postseason. However, the Blue Jays have not set a definite timeline for his comeback.
Manager John Schneider mentioned that Bichette might make a return as a designated hitter before resuming his defensive duties. Schneider expressed optimism about Bichette’s progress, emphasizing that getting his bat back in the lineup would be a significant boost for the team.
Bichette has been a standout offensive player for Toronto this season, leading the league in hits and ranking high in batting average. In his absence, the Blue Jays have been rotating Andrés Giménez and Ernie Clement at shortstop.
The Blue Jays currently hold the best record in the American League at 88-62 and enjoy a five-game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East with 12 games remaining in the regular season.