Star shortstop Bo Bichette is “fairly unlikely” to have the ability to return for a potential wild-card sequence, supervisor John Schneider instructed reporters on Sunday.
Nonetheless, if the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Sunday’s regular-season finale, they’d get a bye previous the primary spherical altogether.
Bichette has been sidelined since Sept. 6 with a knee sprain.
The 27-year-old was within the midst of a resurgent season on the plate, slashing .311/.357/.483 by means of 139 video games whereas main MLB in hits and doubles.
Toronto’s contest towards Tampa Bay begins at 3 p.m. ET / midday PT Sunday, with reside protection out there on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
