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Toronto Blue Jays share injury update on Bo Bichette and other players

Colton Pankiw
Colton Pankiw
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Oct 1 2025, 4:41 pm
Toronto Blue Jays share injury update on Bo Bichette and other players
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The Toronto Blue Jays’ extended break before beginning the ALDS is allowing several of their players to get healthier.

The biggest injury the Jays are dealing with is to Bo Bichette, who hasn’t played since Sept. 6 after suffering a PCL sprain in his left knee in a game versus the New York Yankees.

Though a timeline for Bichette to return to game action remains uncertain, manager John Schneider told reporters on Wednesday morning that “every day has gotten better for him.” Schneider also mentioned that the 27-year-old is doing everything in his power to return to the lineup as soon as possible.

Another positive update was about Chris Bassitt, who was placed on the 15-day IL with a back injury late in the regular season. It sounds as though the veteran starting pitcher is progressing well, with the Jays expecting him to be back for the ALDS.

The last update surrounded Jose Berrios, who recently underwent an MRI due to elbow inflammation. The MRI showed no structural damage, and a second opinion has since determined the same result. That said, he will not pitch in the ALDS, but the possibility remains open for him to return later in the playoffs.

The Blue Jays will begin the ALDS this coming Saturday, though who they will be playing in the best-of-five series remains to be seen. What is known is that they will face the winner of a wild-card series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, a series in which the Red Sox currently lead 1-0.

Based on the update regarding Bassitt, it seems to be a safe bet that he will be receiving a start in the ALDS. Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber are also near guarantees to start, while a potential fourth start could be either Max Scherzer or Trey Yesavage.

As for Bichette, the Jays would love to see him back as soon as Game 1, as the shortstop had a much-needed bounce-back season. Despite playing in just 139 games, he was tied for second amongst all MLB players with 181 hits.

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