The Toronto Blue Jays are in the thick of the AL playoff race, leading a pack of eight teams vying for a wild card berth. They conclude their series against one of those teams, the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday; however, they’ll do so without their regular shortstop, as Bo Bichette was given the day off.
It’s a gorgeous day at the ballpark!#Bluejays are looking for their first series win in two weeks; they’ll have to get it against The Biebs. pic.twitter.com/vBfWEmXDR0
— Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness) August 14, 2022
It’s a curious decision to leave Bichette off the lineup against one of the teams challenging for a playoff spot; this is the fourth of seven straight series against postseason contenders.