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Blue Jays Rule Out Bo Bichette for Rest of Regular Season After PCL Sprain, Eye Postseason Return

A second opinion confirmed a sprained left PCL requiring only rest and rehab, and Toronto expects him to begin baseball activities later this week.

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) is helped off the field by Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) after being tagged out at home during the sixth inning of a baseball game agains the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 02: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates a three-run home run as he runs the bases during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 01: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs the bases after hitting a 2 RBI home run in the 9th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 01, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Manager John Schneider said Bichette will not play again in the 2025 regular season after injuring his left knee on a Sept. 6 collision at home plate with the Yankees’ Austin Wells.
  • Specialist Dr. Dan Cooper in Dallas confirmed the initial diagnosis of a PCL sprain with no structural damage and no surgery required, leaving the timetable dependent on how he responds as he ramps up.
  • The club has not committed to his availability for the ALDS, but Schneider noted Bichette could return initially as a designated hitter if he can hit before resuming defense.
  • In Bichette’s absence, Andrés Giménez has shifted to shortstop with Ernie Clement at second and Addison Barger at third, as Toronto manages its infield and lineup depth.
  • Bichette’s contract-year ends with a .311 average, 18 home runs and 94 RBIs while leading MLB in hits (181) and doubles (44), and the AL-leading Blue Jays are positioned for an Oct. 4 Division Series start if they secure a top-two seed.