BOSTON – The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and activated him before their game against the Red Sox in Boston.
The Blue Jays had placed Bichette on the injured list with a right calf strain retroactive to June 15.
Bichette, a two-time all-star, is batting .237 with four homers and 28 runs batted in this season.
The Jays had called up top prospect Orelvis Martinez last Tuesday to fill Bichette’s position on the roster.
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Martinez was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance Clomiphene.
Also Tuesday, the Jays optioned outfielder Steward Berroa to Triple-A Buffalo.
The Blue Jays entered Tuesday’s game at Boston on a seven-game losing streak.
This report by The Canadian Press was first publishedJune 25, 2024.
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