The Blue Jays left August with a 15-12 record and entered September as a dominant and complete team in the AL with an elite offense and pitching staff. However, just when momentum mattered most, a vital setback hit the team playing against the Yankees in the 1 st week of September. Their $33.6M star shortstop was sidelined with a knee sprain and has not played since September 6.

Context only sharpens the concern. Bo Bichette’s absence did not throw the team off its rhythm. However, the Jays have struggled in the absence of their star shortstop . They faced an 8–6 stretch with a six-game winning streak; however, it was followed by four straight losses. In the race of October, every game matters, and at this time, such an inconsistency has raised concerns related to how much the team

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