Blue Jays place shortstop Bichette on 10-day IL

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain.

The Blue Jays announced the move, which is retroactive to Saturday, before their game Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

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Bichette last played Friday as Toronto opened a six-game homestand.

He is batting .237 with four home runs and 28 runs batted in this season.

The Jays also announced that left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto called up infielder Orelvis Martinez and right-hander Ryan Burr from Buffalo and activated them before Tuesday's game.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2024.