ARLINGTON – A long, frustrating season for Bo Bichette has come to a quick, disappointing end.
Bichette has a fracture in his right middle finger, the Blue Jays announced prior to Thursday’s 4-0 win at Globe Life Field in which they shut out the Rangers, and the timing is cruel. Bichette just spent nearly two months working back from a recurring calf injury and played in just one game — Tuesday’s 13-8 loss to the Rangers — before injuring his finger the next day.
It was a freak accident Wednesday afternoon. Bichette was taking grounders like he always does, but a ball skipped up and hit him on the tip of his finger, which then “pushed back into the joint” and caused the fracture.
“He was frustrated,” manager John Schneider said, “but I do think he’s in a pretty good place in terms of perspective and things like that. He was obviously frustrated, but [he] knows something positive will come out of this. That’s what we’re hoping for.”
Bichette will stick with the team as they fly to Tampa Bay for this weekend’s series against the Rays, and will then visit with a hand specialist in-person to determine next steps. This should be a straightforward rehab process with no impact on Bichette’s 2025 season, but after going through his struggles early in the season and a long rehab process already, it’s difficult news for both Bichette and the organization.
When Bichette spoke prior to his return to the lineup Tuesday, it was clear he’d used the time away from the team well. He’d reflected on what the game meant to him — “living his dream,” as he put it — and was thrilled just to be back where he belonged.
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