Toronto — While Blue Jays fans hold their breath for the final steps of the season, breaking news from the training camp has made waves: Bo Bichette — the team’s star center — is getting closer to returning for the ALCS.
After a serious left knee injury in early September, Bichette was sidelined when the team needed him most.
However, his recovery is progressing beyond expectations. What started as a light jog has now seen Bichette run around the field, running from base to base — a crucial test to determine his fitness for the postseason.
A Blue Jays insider revealed: “He’s running bases right in front of us,” said John Schneider.
If Bichette is brought back into the lineup, he will likely take on the designated hitter role or be brought in for “hits” off the bench.
Bichette has been in great form this season: his wRC+ is 134 — his highest since 2019 — and he is second in the league in batting average (.311), behind only Aaron Judge.
He has also been more disciplined at the plate: his strikeout rate has dropped to 14.5%, the first time in his career it has been below 19%.
Management and fans alike understand that the ALCS will be a “brain battle.” But if Bichette does return, it will not only be a huge morale boost, but also a tactical weapon that opponents cannot ignore.
So far, Toronto’s lineup hasn’t felt the brunt of Bichette’s absence — the offense has been on fire, especially in the ALDS win over the Yankees.
But in the more intense ALCS duels, a power hitter like Bichette could be “the game-changer.”
The latest news suggests that Bo Bichette is not just “likely” to make a return in the ALCS, but has a real chance of making a return. If all goes well, he won’t just be back — he could be a “turning point” for the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff run.
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