Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette took another important step toward returning to the team on Thursday. Bichette had been out since shortly after the All-Star break due to a calf strain.
According to MLB.com’s Keegan Mattheson on social media:
Bo Bichette started running in Dunedin, says John Schneider.
He will join the #BlueJays in Boston and accompany them throughout the trip while preparing for a rehab assignment.
Bo Bichette started running in Dunedin, says John Schneider.
He becomes a member of the #Bluejay in Boston and stay with them throughout the road trip while he prepares for a rehab assignment.
– Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) 22 August 2024
The Blue Jays are in last place in the American League East and are just finishing the season, but it’s still nice to see. Bichette had a terrible season, battling multiple injuries and hitting just .223 with four home runs, so a return and positive momentum would be a welcome development.
The question regarding Bichette is whether he will even be in Toronto next year. He is a free agent after 2025, and reports have surfaced that he will not re-sign with Toronto after his rookie contract expires. If that is the case, will the Jays opt to trade him and prioritize signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Although he had a down year, he would likely be coveted on the transfer market.
After a win on Thursday, the Blue Jays are 60-68 this year. They return to action Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. First pitch from the Rogers Centre is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET, when Chris Bassitt gets the ball. He is 9-12 this year with a 4.34 ERA.
The Angels are 54-74. They are in last place in the American League West.
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