US EditionScherzer, Bichette, Bassitt Are Out for Blue Jays and Mariners without Woo in Division Series
Bo Bichette and pitchers Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, and Jose Berrios are sidelined due to injuries, forcing Toronto to rely on rookie Trey Yesavage and a bullpen-heavy strategy.
- The Toronto Blue Jays announced their roster on Saturday, excluding star shortstop Bo Bichette and pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt for the ALDS against the New York Yankees.
- Bichette, injured on Sept. 6 sliding into home plate, and Bassitt, placed on the injured list on Sept. 19 with a back injury, both missed substantial time leading to these roster decisions.
- Scherzer, a 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner, was left off due to performance issues, finishing with a 5.19 ERA over 17 starts and a 9.00 ERA in his last six outings.
- Bichette batted.311 with 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and four stolen bases in 139 games while contributing 3.4 Wins Above Replacement, but his knee injury prevented postseason play.
- The Blue Jays will rely on a rotation led by Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and rookie Trey Yesavage, facing challenges without three seasoned starters and a key offensive player against a strong Yankees team.
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Max Scherzer, three-time Cy Young prize winner, was excluded from the Toronto Tile Roster for his divisional series of the American League against the New York Yankees, along with injured shortfield Bo Bichette and right pitcher Chris Bassitt.
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Scherzer, Bichette, Bassitt are out for Blue Jays and Mariners without Woo in Division Series
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was left off the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees along with injured shortstop Bo Bichette and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Scherzer was 1-3 with a 9.00 ERA in his last six starts, including a Sept. 7 loss to the Yankees as New York took advantage of the 41-year-old right-hander tipping pitches with his changeup. An eight-time All-Star, Scherzer was 5…
Bowen Island Undercurrent
Shortstop Bichette, pitchers Scherzer and Bassitt not on Blue Jays' ALDS roster
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette and pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt were not included on the team's roster for the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Henry Herald
Blue Jays leave Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer off ALDS roster
The Toronto Blue Jays will meet the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series without star shortstop Bo Bichette and right-handed veterans Chris Bassitt, Jose Berrios and Max Scherzer.
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Scherzer, Bichette and Bassitt are left off Blue Jays' Division Series roster against Yankees
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has been left off the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Blue Jays rule out star shortstop Bo Bichette for series vs. Yankees
Bo Bichette will not be suiting up for the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. The star shortstop has been day to day as he continues to work his way back from a knee sprain.
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