Bo Bichette, the all-star shortstop, was left off the Toronto Blue Jays' American League Championship Series roster due to a sprained knee suffered five weeks ago.
Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer claimed spots on the roster instead. Bichette's knee injury has not fully recovered, and he struggled while running the bases at the Rogers Centre on Saturday.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s less than enthusiastic optimism
indicated that Bichette's participation in playoff baseball at the highest level was unlikely.
Bichette won't suit up against the Mariners as the Blue Jays proceed with the ALCS.
Author's summary: Bichette out of ALCS roster due to injury.