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Blue Jays Set ALDS Roster Without Bo Bichette, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt

Toronto turns to Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber plus rookie Trey Yesavage against the Yankees.

Overview

  • Toronto released its 26-man ALDS roster hours before Game 1, leaving off Bo Bichette (left PCL strain), Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt (back tightness) and Ty France (left oblique).
  • The Blue Jays will carry 13 pitchers and 13 position players, and they added Anthony Santander to bolster the outfield group.
  • Scherzer’s omission follows a sharp downturn in form, with a 5.19 ERA for the season and a 9.00 ERA over his final six starts.
  • With multiple veterans unavailable, starting duties are expected to center on Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and rookie Trey Yesavage, with Eric Lauer or Yariel Rodríguez as swing options as José Berríos remains on the IL with elbow inflammation.
  • Bassitt’s back issue kept him off the roster, and reporters note postseason rules that make injured replacements ineligible for the next round could factor into Toronto’s risk calculations.