Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette Gives Positive Injury Update Ahead Of ALCS

Toronto Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette gave a positive injury update ahead of the American League Championship Series.

The Blue Jays eliminated the New York Yankees in four games in the American League Division Series. Toronto won the series without Bichette, as he’s been out since September 6 due to a knee injury.

Bichette was jogging on the field before Game 4 on Wednesday. Following the Blue Jays’ series win, Bichette said he’s improved and is optimistic he will be able to play in the ALCS.

“I’ve made a lot of progress recently, so I’m optimistic about my chances,” Bichette said to reporters after the game on Wednesday.” I still have some hurdles to clear, but I’m optimistic … I’ve gotta run a little bit faster, but I’m feeling better every day.”

Bichette said being able to run the bases is the bar he’ll have to clear to be on Toronto’s ALCS roster.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider, meanwhile, said pre-game that Bichette has been doing better, and it’s good news on the injury front.

“Good news the last couple of days,” Schneider said, via MLB.com. “He was out there running today, and he actually hit off Max (Scherzer) and Chris (Bassitt) back home. He hit against (velocity) and hit in the game. He didn’t run, but he took 14 swings off of them. He’s just trying to feel out his timing. These last three days have been pretty good for him.”

Bichette hit .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs this season.

The Blue Jays will host the winner of the Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS on Oct. 12.