海角社区官网Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette (11) is helped off the field by Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) after being tagged out at home during the sixth inning of a baseball game agains the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
海角社区官网Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette hits a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
海角社区官网Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette follows through after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Jays shortstop Bo Bichette seeks second opinion on injured knee, might return at DH
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) 鈥 海角社区官网Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter.
海角社区官网Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette (11) is helped off the field by Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) after being tagged out at home during the sixth inning of a baseball game agains the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) 鈥 海角社区官网Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter.
Sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, Bichette was in Dallas on Monday afternoon getting examined by Dr. Dan Cooper. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said there was nothing new to report, and the appointment was simply part of the recovery process.
“It doesn鈥檛 change our thinking,鈥 Schneider said before Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. 鈥淚t gives him and us some clarity.鈥
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海角社区官网began the night with the best record in the American League (87-62) and a four-game lead in the AL East over the New York Yankees with 13 games to play.
The 27-year-old Bichette, a two-time All-Star, was injured Sept. 6 on a play at home plate against the Yankees and landed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 7.
The Blue Jays have stressed patience, but Schneider acknowledged Bichette could return at DH before he’s ready to play defence.
鈥淚n a perfect world, if he can come back and play short, great,鈥 Schneider said. 鈥淲e鈥檒l see how this goes. With how he鈥檚 moving, it seems to me that hitting will be a little bit in front of everything else. I think we鈥檒l know more tomorrow or the next day, but if we can get his bat back, hell yeah, I鈥檒l take that.鈥
Bichette was having a strong season before the injury, batting .311 with 18 home runs, 94 RBIs and an .840 OPS in 139 games. He leads the majors in hits (181) and doubles (44).
Bichette, who can become a free agent after the World Series this year, is the son of former major league slugger Dante Bichette.
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