The Toronto Blue Jays have introduced that Bo Bichette has formally made their World Collection roster. Now totally again into the fold, one reporter is satisfied of what his position ought to be.
Bichette is making his means again from a knee damage. He hasn’t performed since Sept. 6. And nonetheless, now that he’s on the roster, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com argues he ought to be within the lineup each sport.
“No matter the place Bichette performs (2B, SS or DH), he belongs within the World Collection lineup day by day,” Matheson wrote. “This is not one thing the Blue Jays must overthink.”
“If he prices them a base defensively or working, so be it. His bat will doubtless make up for greater than a base to steadiness it out,” he concluded.
Through the common season, Bichette hit .311 with 18 dwelling runs and 94 RBIs. It marked his new career-best in batting common, as he led the workforce amongst hitters with no less than 42 plate appearances. Moreover, Bichette led the workforce in RBIs.
The Blue Jays have loads of sluggers on their roster, as Bichette’s dwelling run complete solely put him in fifth. Nonetheless, his capability to drive in runs will likely be essential for Toronto. He offers their lineup extra consistency and is a scary hitter opposing pitchers might want to face often.
The place he performs within the area continues to be up within the air. The very fact he has been out all postseason may imply he’s totally able to play the sector. Or, Toronto can keep cautious and go for him to be the Designated Hitter.
Regardless, Matheson simply needs to see Bichette’s identify within the lineup each sport. After seeing him play by means of the common season, the Blue Jays cannot argue a lot.