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Bo Bichette will not be playing in the Blue Jays' series finale against the Yankees.
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    Bo Bichette will not be playing in the Blue Jays’ series finale against the Yankees.

    The Toronto Blue Jays won’t start with Bo Bichette atop their order as they go for a series win Sunday against the New York Yankees.

    The 26-year-old shortstop was not listed in Toronto’s starting nine, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa is filling in defensively and as the leadoff hitter.

    Bichette returned from the injured list on Tuesday after missing time with a right calf strain. Since his return, the two-time All-Star has gone 3-for-21 with a double and five runs scored.

    Kiner-Falefa will enter Sunday’s game on a 13-game hitting streak, owning a .438 average and four extra-base hits over that span.

    Yankees starter Gerrit Cole will be making his third start of the season after beginning the year on the 60-day injured list. His last time out didn’t go all that well, as the reigning AL Cy Young winner allowed six runs, four homers and four walks without any strikeouts in a loss to the New York Mets.

    Bichette has struggled in his career against Cole, batting just .163 over 43 at-bats against New York’s ace.

    On the flip side, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has fared extremely well against Cole, posting a 1.002 OPS with a pair of home runs in 31 at-bats against the 33-year-old. Guerrero will look to continue his power surge on Sunday, with the 25-year-old first baseman sitting one RBI away from setting a Blue Jays record for runs driven in in a week.

    You can watch on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ as Kevin Gausman takes the ball with Toronto one win away from its first series victory in over two weeks. First pitch is scheduled for 1:37 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT.

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    Bo Bichette, the talented shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays, will unfortunately be sitting out of the team’s series finale against the New York Yankees. This news comes as a disappointment to both fans and the Blue Jays organization, as Bichette has been a key player for the team this season.

    The decision to rest Bichette is likely a precautionary measure, as the young star has been dealing with a nagging injury. While the specifics of his injury have not been disclosed, it is clear that the Blue Jays are prioritizing Bichette’s long-term health and well-being.

    Despite Bichette’s absence, the Blue Jays will look to rally and secure a win against their division rivals. The team has shown resilience and depth throughout the season, with other players stepping up in key moments to fill the void left by injured teammates.

    Bichette’s absence serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional athletes endure throughout a grueling 162-game season. Injuries are an unfortunate reality of sports, but they also provide opportunities for other players to showcase their talents and contribute to the team’s success.

    As fans eagerly await Bichette’s return to the lineup, they can take solace in knowing that the Blue Jays have a strong support system in place to help their star player recover and return to form. In the meantime, the team will continue to compete and strive for victory in his absence.