Bichette will miss the rest of the regular season with a knee sprain, clouding the Blue Jays’ path to the postseason and raising questions about his free-agent value this winter. Toronto hopes for a postseason return, but there’s no timetable. With 12 games left and a division title on the line, the Jays must lean on depth as they chase the AL East crown.

Bo Bichette sought a second opinion on his sprained left knee in Dallas, with no change to the Blue Jays' plan and a potential return as a designated hitter before resuming defense. Toronto sits atop the AL with an 88-62 record and a five-game cushion in the East with 12 games left, prioritizing clarity over haste in his recovery.

Before the injury, Bichette hit .311 with 18 homers and 94 RBIs in 139 games, leading the majors with 181 hits and 44 doubles. As the son of former slugger Dante Bichette, his absence reverberates through Toronto’s lineup, making the possible DH reintroduction a high-leverage development for fantasy managers.

Toronto's playoff push sharpens as Friday's clash with Kansas City could clinch a playoff berth or the AL East with 12 games remaining. The game is streamed on Apple TV+ amid MLB's Friday Night Baseball deal, marking the Jays' fifth and final service appearance this season. With a five-game edge on the Yankees, Toronto eyes a crucial weekend to extend or secure their position.

Meanwhile, NL runners-up Brewers and Phillies have already booked postseason spots, narrowing the field in April’s chase for October. The Apple TV+ rollout continues to shape fan access and betting chatter as Toronto rides this stretch toward a potential division crown and postseason positioning.