Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Bo Bichette News After Two Missed Games originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays head into Thursday’s series finale against the New York Yankees riding a wave of momentum, having delivered three impressive performances against their AL East rivals. These wins, part of a 7-3 stretch over their last 10 games, improved the Blue Jays to 48-38, moving them past the Yankees on top of the standings.
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However, the recent victories have come without shortstop Bo Bichette, who has missed two consecutive games due to right knee discomfort. The injury occurred during pre-game warmups on Monday when Bichette stepped on a baseball while backpedaling after a throw during batting practice, forcing him to exit the field.
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11).Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Ahead of Thursday’s game, manager John Schneider provided an encouraging update on Bichette’s status, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. Schneider noted that Bichette is going through a full pre-game routine on Thursday and has a strong chance of returning soon.
He also indicated that Bichette is likely available off the bench for Thursday’s contest.
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Bichette, a two-time All-Star, has been a cornerstone for the Blue Jays this season, slashing .272/.311/.427 with 11 home runs and 49 RBIs through 83 games. His 97 hits lead the team, and his recent hot streak—three homers in his last five games before the injury—has him back in the form that earned him MVP votes from 2021-23.
Following a challenging 2024 season marred by calf injuries and a .225 average, Bichette’s 2025 campaign reflects a strong rebound, with a .737 OPS. In Bichette’s absence, the Blue Jays have leaned on Ernie Clement and others.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.