Blue Jays hope to get shortstop Bo Bichette back during playoffs | Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season with a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.

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