Blue Jays place Bichette on IL with patellar tendonitis, activate DeJong

TORONTO-Toronto Blue Jays Bo Bichette runs to first just before he leaves the game after a strain in the fourth Inning in Toronto on Monday against the Orioles. (R.J.Johnston/Toronto Star) (R.J. Johnston Toronto Star/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with right knee patellar tendonitis on Wednesday, retroactive to Aug. 1.

Bichette exited Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after hurting his knee while rounding first base. On Tuesday, manager John Schneider stated that an MRI on Bichette showed no significant structural damage.

ROSTER MOVES:

🔹 INF Paul DeJong has reported to the team and will be active tonight

🔹 SS Bo Bichette (right knee patellar tendonitis) placed on 10-day IL, retroactive to August 1

🔹 RHP Thomas Hatch recalled from Triple-A and will be active tonight

🔹 RHP Nate Pearson… pic.twitter.com/qaVcIltZRX
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 2, 2023

Deadline acquisition Paul DeJong has reported to the team and will be active for Wednesday's game against the division-rival Orioles. DeJong will make his Blue Jays debut during the contest, hitting eighth and starting at shortstop.

Meanwhile, right-hander Thomas Hatch was recalled from the minors, and righty Nate Pearson was optioned to Triple-A.

Bichette became a second-time All-Star this year and leads the American League in hits (144) and batting average (.321).