US EditionJays Shortstop Bo Bichette Seeks Second Opinion on Injured Knee, Might Return at DH
Blue Jays star Bo Bichette seeks expert evaluation on his sprained left PCL to determine recovery and potential return as designated hitter amid playoff push.
- On September 6, Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette suffered a left PCL sprain following a play at home plate involving Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
- Bichette was added to the 10-day injured list effective September 7 and has remained out of action while obtaining a second medical opinion on his knee injury.
- On Monday, Bichette was examined in Dallas by specialist Dr. Dan Cooper to help formulate a timeline for his recovery and return to the team.
- Bichette is currently leading the majors with 181 hits and 44 doubles this season, and manager John Schneider expressed optimism, saying it would be ideal if Bichette is able to return and resume playing shortstop.
- The Blue Jays, currently holding an 87-62 record and a four-game AL East lead, hope Bichette will return healthy, possibly first as designated hitter, in time for the playoffs.
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Sprained knee sidelines Jays’ Bo Bichette for regular season
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the rest of the regular season due to a sprained PCL in his left knee, the team announced on Tuesday. Manager John Schneider is optimistic that Bichette will return in some capacity for the postseason. "He's not gonna be back for the regular season," Schneider said. "But I think just working hard to be back as soon as he can after." Bichette, 27, was in the midst of a bounce-back season and, desp…
Bichette (knee) could move to DH for Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee, and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter for the club as it prepares for the postseason.
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Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette seeks second opinion on injured knee and could return at DH
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has sought a second opinion on his injured knee and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter.
The left knee sprain of the Toronto Blue Jays’ short field, Bo Bichette, is considered a short-term injury after receiving a second opinion, according to a source from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Bichette’s knee is expected to improve with rest and rehabilitation. Toronto’s Blue Jays manager, John Schneider, acknowledged that the second opinion on Bichette’s later cross ligament injury confirmed what was initially reported to the team. “There is n…
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