Bichette absent from Blue Jays ALCS roster while Bassitt and Scherzer remain active

The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) without their star shortstop, Bo Bichette. The series begins on Sunday night in Toronto.

Bichette’s Injury Update

Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star and the American League hits leader, will not participate in the ALCS due to a knee injury. This injury occurred during a collision with Yankees catcher Austin Wells on September 6. Since then, Bichette has not played in any games.

On Saturday, he attempted to run the bases but showed signs of discomfort, grimacing while rounding second base. He ultimately exited the field, indicating that he is not ready for competitive action.

Blue Jays Roster for the ALCS

Despite Bichette’s absence, the Blue Jays will retain the same roster they used to defeat the New York Yankees in the Divisional Series, where they scored 34 runs over 34 innings.

• Position Players: 13, unchanged from the previous series.

Active Pitchers

The Blue Jays have activated two key pitchers for the ALCS: Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt. Both players missed the previous series against the Yankees but are now set to contribute.

• Max Scherzer: An eight-time All-Star with a notable career, Scherzer signed a one-year deal worth $15.5 million. In 17 starts this season, he recorded a 5.19 ERA and a 5-5 win-loss record. He faced challenges this season, including months of absence due to right thumb inflammation.
• Chris Bassitt: This right-hander posted an 11-9 record with a 3.96 ERA over 32 appearances, mostly as a starter.

Notable Statistics

For context, here are some key statistics regarding the players involved:

With Bichette sidelined, the Blue Jays will look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming series against the Mariners while leveraging the experience of Scherzer and Bassitt on the mound.