Is Bo Bichette playing in the ALCS for the Blue Jays? Injury update and return timeline
Posted on: Oct 13, 2025 08:00 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
The blueness Jays testament recreate the Mariners in the American conference title Series without shortstop Bo Bichette, who was ruled out after feeling pain in his injured left knee.
Toronto added veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt to the roster as they chase their first AL pennant since 1993.
Seattle made a minor change, bringing back right-hander Bryan Woo for the series.
Bichette, 27, had hoped to return from a knee sprain suffered in a collision at home plate against the Yankees on Sept. 6. He had recently resumed running and faced live pitching but experienced pain Saturday while running the bases, ending his comeback bid.
Game 1 will take place Sunday night at Rogers Centre.
Without Bichette, the Blue Jays will continue with Andres Gimenez at shortstop, who started all four games in the ALDS win over the Yankees. The team’s offense has stayed hot, scoring 34 runs in that series.
Bichette hit .311 with 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and an .840 OPS in 139 games this season. His defensive numbers were among the lowest in the majors, but his bat remains a major asset for Toronto.
Scherzer and Bassitt replaced relievers Justin Bruihl and Tommy Nance on the ALCS roster to add pitching depth for the longer series.
Also read: Mariners tab RHP Bryce Miller to start Game 1 of ALCS vs. Blue Jays
Scherzer, who threw over 90 pitches in a simulated outing during the ALDS, could start Game 4 in Seattle. Manager John Schneider said Bassitt, who returned from back inflammation, is expected to pitch multiple innings.
Scherzer finished the season 5-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts, while Bassitt went 11-9 with a 3.96 ERA in 32 appearances before going on the injured list in mid-September.
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