Blue Jays reinstate Bichette from IL ahead of series opener vs. Royals

Bo Bichette is back.

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated their star shortstop from the 10-day injured list on Friday ahead of their series opener against the Kansas City Royals.

In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned infielder Mason McCoy to triple-A Buffalo.

Bichette was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to Aug. 28 with a right quad strain.

The 25-year-old leads the Blue Jays with a .314 batting average and 152 hits. He’s second on the club with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs.

Toronto enters Friday’s game a half-game up on the Texas Rangers for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.

You can watch Bichette make his return against the Royals live on Sportsnet and SN NOW at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

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