Bo Bichette Out for ALCS Game 1 with Knee Injury, Aims to Return After Strong Season

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette will miss Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners due to a sprained left knee. He has been sidelined since suffering the injury on September 6th during a collision with catcher Austin Wells. Bichette was placed on the injured list on September 9th. Despite the injury, Bichette had a remarkable season, finishing with a .311 batting average, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs in 139 games played, marking a significant rebound after a down year in 2024 where he played in only 81 games. His performance this season included a .483 slugging percentage and an .840 OPS, with his RBI total being the second highest of his career.