The current situation of Bo Bichette has been revealed in the Toronto Blue Jays team, who are still waiting for the shortstop to recover from his injury and return as soon as possible. The update has been positive, so the Canadian team is hopeful of a quick return.
In the American League East, John Schneider’s team remains the leader with 88 wins. They are followed by the New York Yankees with 83 wins, then the Boston Red Sox with 82, then the Tampa Bay Rays (73) and Baltimore Orioles (70). The Canadians are third in the overall MLB standings, behind only the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers
Bo Bichette could return for MLB postseason
The Toronto Blue Jays received a crucial boost ahead of October baseball as it was confirmed that the star shortstop’s left knee sprain is a short-term injury. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, a second opinion confirmed that Bichette’s injury is short-term and should improve with rest and rehabilitation
This update comes at a crucial time as the team battles to secure its place in the American League East standings. This latest report suggests that the shortstop could return in time for the postseason. This possibility provides a much-needed boost for a team that hopes to go far in the playoffs.
Trey Yesavage strikes out nine against Tampa Bay Rays
Trey Yesavage struck out nine to set a Toronto record in a Major League debut, and George Springer hit a tie-breaking single in the 11th inning as the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Monday night. With the win, Toronto opened up a five-game lead in the American League East.
Yesavage, a 22-year-old right-hander who was selected 20th in last year’s amateur draft, allowed one run, three hits and two walks in five innings, throwing 49 of 69 pitches for strikes. He averaged 94.6 mph with 32 fastballs and also threw 19 splitters and 18 sliders. Six of his strikeouts were with splitters.
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