Blue Jays Exclude Bichette Scherzer from ALDS Roster vs Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays will enter the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the New York Yankees without key players Bo Bichette and Max Scherzer. Bichette, who led MLB in hits and doubles with a .311 batting average during the regular season, is sidelined due to a knee sprain and has not resumed running, making his earliest possible return the AL Championship Series if the Blue Jays advance. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, was left off the roster due to recent struggles and injury recovery, having posted a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts this season and dealing with right thumb inflammation earlier in the year. The Blue Jays are relying on other lineup members to compensate for these absences as they face a strong Yankees team. Meanwhile, in other MLB news, Jorge Polanco played a pivotal role in the Seattle Mariners' playoff victory with two home runs, helping the Mariners tie their series against the Detroit Tigers. The series will continue in Detroit with Jack Flaherty set to pitch for the Tigers in an upcoming game.