Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo recently announced that star shortstop Bo Bichette will be placed on the Injured List due to a sprained knee. This decision comes after Bichette suffered the injury during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In a press conference, general manager Ross Atkins explained that the team decided to place Bichette on the Injured List in order to give him time to fully recover and avoid any further damage to his knee. Atkins emphasized that the team’s top priority is Bichette’s long-term health and well-being, and they want to make sure he is fully healthy before returning to the field.

Bichette has been a key player for the Blue Jays this season, batting .275 with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, but Montoyo expressed confidence in the rest of the roster’s ability to step up in Bichette’s absence.

In the meantime, the Blue Jays have called up infielder Santiago Espinal to fill Bichette’s spot on the roster. Espinal has shown promise in his limited playing time this season, and the team is hopeful that he can help fill the void left by Bichette’s absence.

Overall, the decision to place Bichette on the Injured List was a difficult one for the Blue Jays, but it was made with Bichette’s best interests in mind. The team is hopeful that he will make a full recovery and be back on the field as soon as possible.