Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette Lands 10-Day Injured List Amid AL East Race

Toronto Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 7 due to a left knee sprain sustained during a collision at home plate in a game against the New York Yankees. Bichette, who leads MLB with 181 hits and 44 doubles this season and is hitting .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs, will miss at least a week, potentially impacting Toronto’s pursuit of their first AL East division title since 2015. The Blue Jays’ lead in the AL East has narrowed to just two games over the surging Yankees, heightening the significance of Bichette’s absence in a tight divisional race. Outfielder Joey Loperfido has been recalled from Triple-A, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has a lower offensive output, is expected to see increased playing time at shortstop. Bichette’s injury adds pressure on Toronto as they aim to secure the division crown after missing the playoffs last season and falling behind recently to New York in the standings.